Understanding the Maccabean Revolt - Imperfect Prints Language: English

Language: English

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Jewish tradition refers to this cup as the Elijah Cup

This handcrafted ceramic Passover plate showcases a beautiful deep green intricate decorative design along with the six traditional elements labeled in both Hebrew and English

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Understanding the Maccabean Revolt - Imperfect Prints Language: EnglishThe Maccabean Revolt. Antiochus IV Epiphanes harsh decrees had the effect of accelerating Jewish resistance to Greek customs rather than the intended opposite. In his belief that the Jewish nation was ready for Hellenization, he forbade religious practice and dedicated the Jewish temple to a Greek deity. This and other acts of religious persecution led to the uprising in 167 BCE. The Seleucids had counted on Mattathias, son of John and a leader of the