ReviewInfluence of the PersiansExile to AlexanderPeace to minor persecutionAlexander’s conquestPeaceful transition in JudeaJewish influence on Alexander’s empireEgyptian (Ptolemean) ruleHarsh to peacefulPromotion of Jewish talentsMovements of Jews through empireThis lesson: rule of the SeleucidsWho was Antiochus IV?Meddling with the priesthoodAmbition in EgyptRoman interventionZadokite revoltAntiochus’ revengeAbomination of desolationSeleucid takeoverStarted in 204 BCPeaceful at firstChanged under Antiochus EpiphanesSerious persecution of the JewsDefiled the templeForced HellenizationSets up the revoltAntiochus Epiphanes (Antiochus IV)“Epiphanes” translates “visible god”Usurped the throne (178-164 BC)Murdered his nephew, the rightful heir to the throneAntiochus assumes throneBegins his missionMakes deals within the high priesthoodCo-opting the priesthoodOnias to Jason (174 BC)Jason to MenelausThe physical priceSome gold of the temple sold off to pay the bribeAntiochus moves on EgyptTakes all but AlexandriaTakes CypressRevisits two years later – 168 BCRoman interferenceJason takes back JerusalemAntiochus returns to Damascus via JerusalemAntiochus accelerates HellenizationAll Jewish religious activity forbiddenObservances punishable by deathMenelaus reinstated as high priestWants the right to collect taxes. Was not concerned about Jewish laws or serving God.Put to death those who broke the anti-religious laws he put in effect.Sold people into slavery who could not pay taxes.Desecrates templeConstructed gymnasium (participants required to be nude, all people required to visit at least once)Built statue to Zeus and sacrificed pigsNation dividedHellenized JewsNow in chargeEnforce new rulesFaithful JewsFlee to the hills, cavesCarry on in the faithJerusalem in 168 BCNo more temple worship for the faithfulNewborn males no longer presented therePassover not keptSabbath is disregardedJesus and JohnWhat would calls to repent involve?Daniel 11:28-32Next lesson:Men of action: the MaccabeesRevolt against MenelausRevolt against SeleucidsEstablishment of Hasmonean DynastyPurification and rededication of the templeEnter RomeHerodian Dynasty emerges
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