Alcimus, Enemy of the Maccabees |
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| Author:
| Scolnic, Benjamin Edidin |
| Series title: | Studies in Judaism Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-3044-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $57.99 |
Book Description:
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Known mainly because of the holiday of Hanukkah, the Maccabean era is a fascinating and significant period of history that is vital to our understanding of the formation of Judaism. This study evaluates Alcimus' heritage and loyalty to traditions in a much more positive manner. Alcimus, an ignored or denigrated figure in Jewish history, is restored as a leader who attempted to perpetuate his religion and his people.
Known mainly because of the holiday of Hanukkah, the Maccabean era is a fascinating and significant period of history that is vital to our understanding of the formation of Judaism. This study evaluates Alcimus' heritage and loyalty to traditions in a much more positive manner. Alcimus, an ignored or denigrated figure in Jewish history, is restored as a leader who attempted to perpetuate his religion and his people.