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Maccabean Revolt
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The Maccabean Revolt or the Hasmonean revolt was a Jewish rebellion led by the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire and against Hellenistic influence on Jewish life. The main phase of the revolt last
Jerusalem and Judea during the revolt
Jerusalem and Judea during the revolt
A 14th-century Christian work depicting Antiochus IV praying to a horned idol at the Temple. The Book of Daniel describes an "abomination of desolatio
A 14th-century Christian work depicting Antiochus IV praying to a horned idol at the Temple. The Book of Daniel describes an "abomination of desolation" being given authority over the Temple, as well as the daily offering and sacrifice ceasing.
Eleazar Avaran trampled by a war elephant (illustration by Gustave Doré in 1866)
Eleazar Avaran trampled by a war elephant (illustration by Gustave Doré in 1866)
Jewish National Fund stamp (1938) invoking the Maccabees
Jewish National Fund stamp (1938) invoking the Maccabees
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
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Antiochus IV Epiphanes was king of the Seleucid Empire from 175 BC until his death in 164 BC. Notable events during Antiochus' reign include his near-conquest of Ptolemaic Egypt, his persecution of th
Maccabean Revolt
…between the Maccabees, Hellenized Jews, and the Seleucids continued until 134 BCE, with the Maccabees eventually attaining independence. Seleucid King Antiochus IV Epiphanes launched a massive campaign of repression against the Jewish religion in 168 BCE. The reason he did so is not entirely clear, but it seems to have been…
Bust of Antiochus IV at the Altes Museum in Berlin
Bust of Antiochus IV at the Altes Museum in Berlin
Sidon coinage of Antiochos IV, depicting a victorious galley
Sidon coinage of Antiochos IV, depicting a victorious galley
Silver coin of king Antiochus IV. Reverse shows seated Zeus holding Nike and scepter. Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝ
Silver coin of king Antiochus IV. Reverse shows seated Zeus holding Nike and scepter. Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Basileōs Antiochou Nikēphorou Theou Epiphanous, "of victorious god manifest king Antiochus".
Antiochus falling from his chariot, painting by Noël Hallé, ca. 1738
Antiochus falling from his chariot, painting by Noël Hallé, ca. 1738