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The Maccabees revolted against the Syrian-Greeks not to achieve political independence, but in order to be able to observe the commands of the Torah, which the Syrian-Greeks had forbidden at the instigation of the Hellenizing (irreligious) Jews. If it were not for the action of the Maccabees, who knows if religious Jewry would have been able to continue.
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What is the Maccabees religon?
They were Jewish.
What weapons did the Maccabees use?
The Maccabees were armed primarily with Hellenistic-style weapons, such as swords, spears, short-bows, and shields.
What holiday commemorates the cleansing of the temple by the Maccabees?
Hannukah.
Where did the maccabees come from?
The were Jews of a priestly family, living in Israel.
Who were the Maccabees?
The Maccabees were a family that fought a successful rebellion against the Syrian invaders who attempted to force all Jews into becoming Hellenized. This is remembered by the holiday of Channukah.
When was Maccabees born?
Maccabees was born in -1##.
When did Maccabees die?
Maccabees died in -167.
Why was Judas maccabeus important?
judas maccabeus was a priest who rebelled with his followers.he formed an army called the maccabees.
When was Maccabees Building created?
Maccabees Building was created in 1927.
When was Knights of the Maccabees created?
Knights of the Maccabees was created in 1878.
Do Maccabees believe in the Torah?
Yes, the Maccabees actions were based on their belief in the Torah
What is the maccabees?
They were Jewish.
Why is the Book of Maccabees not in the Bible?
A:There are actually four Books of Maccabees, written by different authors and over a period of centuries. 3 Maccabees and 4 Maccabees can probably be excluded because they were clearly written long after the time attributed to Jesus. 2 Maccabees was written shortly after 1 Maccabees.The Catholic Bible does include 1 and 2 Maccabees. Both were in the Septuagint scrolls and for that reason were candidates for inclusion, especially as 2 Maccabees includes awe-inspiring stories of angelic warfare as well as supporting the Catholic concept of purgatory.The Jewish academy had elected not to include either 1 Maccabees or 2 Maccabees, with the later books not yet written, and subsequent Protestant theologians were guided by the Hebrew scriptures.
Who are the Maccabees?
The Maccabees were the people who fought in the war against the Greeks in the Chanukkah story.
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Where did maccabees live?
Israel.
What is the Maccabees religon?
They were Jewish.
