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He was the Seleucid Syrian-Greek ruler who persecuted the religious Jews some 2150 years ago.
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When was Antiochus IV Epiphanes born?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was born in -215.
When did Antiochus IV Epiphanes die?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes died in -164.
Who was The Syrian ruler who killed many Jews and defiled the Jewish Temple altar by sacrificing a pig?
Antiochus Epiphanes.
Who was the Seleucid emperor who persecuted the Jews?
Antiochus Epiphanes.
A political ruler opposed to the Bible was?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Where did the persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes take place?
The majority of the persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes took place in the area around Jerusalem. This persecution led directly to the Maccabean Revolt.
What is the correct pronunciation of Antiochus Epiphanes?
The correct pronunciation is An-tee-uh-kus E-pi-fuh-neez.
Who was the villain in Hanukkah?
Antiochus Epiphanes, a Seleucid king of 2200 years ago.
Which Syrian ruler did the early Hasidim resist?
Antiochus Epiphanes, in the 2nd century BCE.
When did Antiochus IV Epiphanes take the title Epiphanes?
Antiochus took the title Epiphanes (meaning God Manifest) when he took the Seleucid throne in 174 BCE. Kings by tradition gave themselves an epithet once taking power, like Alexander 'The Great.' Antiochus's epithet is said to be the first time a king chose to call himself 'God' though Egyptian Pharaohs were known to compare themselves to deities. Another interesting side note is Antiochus was not named Antiochus at birth. His name was Mithradates. ~J.M. DeBord PS - I wrote a novel featuring Antiochus titled "Something Coming."
Why did antiochus call himself epiphanes?
"Epiphanes" is Greek, and means "god manifest." Like a number of earlier kings, he deified himself out of overweening pride and arrogance.
The Syrian ruler who defiled the Jewish temple altar and martyred many Jews was?
Antiochus Epiphanes
