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What commemorates the cleansing of the temple by the maccabees?
Hanukkah commemorates the cleansing and rededication of the Jewish temple by the Maccabees after they defeated the Greeks. The eight-day festival is marked by lighting candles on a menorah, eating traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, and playing dreidel.
Is the book of Maccabees in The Old Testament?
The book of Maccabees is considered deuterocanonical, meaning it is accepted by some Christian denominations but not all. It is included in the Old Testament by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, but not by Protestant denominations.
Which tribe did Solomon descend from?
Solomon was descended from the tribe of Judah.
In the book of Ezra from what priestly tribe di Ezra descend?
Ezra was a descendant of the priestly tribe of Aaron from the tribe of Levi.
Which tribe did Esther come from?
Mordecai, Esther's uncle, came from the tribe of Benjamin (Esther 2:5). While not directly mentioned, it can be inferred from this that Esther was also from the tribe of Benjamin.
When did Maccabees die?
Maccabees died in -167.
When was Maccabees born?
Maccabees was born in -1##.
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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What is the Maccabees religon?
They were Jewish.
Where did maccabees live?
Israel.
Do the Jews accept the maccabees as inspired word?
No, the book of Maccabees is seen more as a history than an inspired text.
