164BC: The Maccabean Revolt and the History of Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah

After a failed campaign against the Romans, Antiochus Epiphanes burns with anger and takes his anger out on the Jews. He defiles the temple and abuses the Jewish people which leads to an uprising. In this episode, we cover the revolt led by Judas Maccabee and his recapture of Jerusalem and the cleansing of the temple.

Daniel 11:29-32

1 Book of Maccabees