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OpinionYou can name it whatever you want, but most people won't have a clue what you mean by "Judas Maccabeus"... I guess that means no. First performed in 1747 against the political backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion two years earlier, Judas Maccabeus is an Oratorio by Handel. The libretto (storyline) is based in 1 Maccabees 2-8, a book of the Apocrypha (the partial bridge between the Old and New Testaments). In an attempt to suppress Judaism the festival of lights banned by Antiochus, governor of occupied Judea, was Hanukkah.
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Can you name the festival commemorating Rededication of the temple by Judas maccabaeus 165 bc?

Hanukkah


Was King David a descendant of Judas Maccabaeus?

No


Where is Handel's sound an alarm from?

Judas Maccabaeus


Why was Judas maccabaeus impressed by the Romans?

Judas Maccabaeus was impressed by the Romans primarily due to their military prowess and organizational skills. He recognized their effectiveness in battle and their ability to maintain order and discipline within their ranks. Additionally, the Romans offered a potential alliance against common enemies, which appealed to Judas as he sought to secure and expand Jewish autonomy in the face of Hellenistic oppression. This pragmatic recognition of Roman strength influenced Judas's strategic decisions during the Maccabean Revolt.


Why did Handel write Judas Maccabaeus?

Handel composed "Judas Maccabaeus" in 1746 to celebrate the British victory over the Jacobite forces at the Battle of Culloden. The oratorio draws inspiration from the biblical story of Judas Maccabeus, a Jewish leader who fought against oppression and is symbolically linked to themes of triumph and freedom. Additionally, it served to uplift the spirits of the British public during a time of political unrest, reinforcing national pride and resilience.


Was Judas Roman?

No. Judas was Jewish.


How many people called Judas are in the Bible?

1. Judas Maccabaeus. 2. Judas Iscariot. 3. Judas, brother of our Lord who wrote the Book of Jude. 4. Judas (Son or Brother) of James. 5. Judas Leader of a revolt against Rome. 6. Judas surnamed Barsabass, a leading member of the church. 7. Judas a man of Damascus with whom Paul lodged after his conversion.


How do you spell macabeus?

The Roman spelling, notably of Judas Maccabee, is Maccabeus, also spelled Machabeus, or Maccabaeus, from the Hebrew: יהודה המכבי (Y'hudhah HamMakabi).


What religion was Judas?

Jewish, as was Jesus.


How much did Judas get from the Romans?

Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.Judas got nothing from the Romans. Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities and they gave him 30 pieces of silver, not the Romans.


Did Judas arrest Jesus?

no Judas did not arrest Jesus he told the Jewish council where Jesus would be for a reward of money


Who was secretly planning to kill Jesus after the passover festival?

Judas