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Hanukkah History: The Maccabean Revolt
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah is based on real historical events — the Maccabean Revolt of 167-160 BCE. In today's episode, Helen and Dave travel back to a time when Judaea was ruled by the Hellenized (Greek) Seleucid Empire. When a Jewish priest named Mattathias refused to make a sacrifice to the pagan gods, it sparked a violent revolution led by Judah "The Hammer" Maccabee. Learn More About Hanukkah at Bible OdysseyHanukkahMaccabeesThe Commemoration of War in Early Jewish FestivalsLife Under EmpireSupport the showJoin the Time Travelers Club!Join our Patreon to support the podcast and get special perks like bonus content and direct messaging with the hosts. Learn more and subscribe at the Time Travelers Club. Theme music written and performed by Dave Roos
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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