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Bookmark or Share- Why the Maccabees Aren't in the Bible | My Jewish LearningAlthough the Books of Maccabees were not included within the Hebrew Bible, they are still of value. Yet even this is difficult within a traditional Jewish context, due to another historical layer.
- Maccabees | Meaning, History, Significance, Revolt, & Facts | BritannicaMaccabees (flourished 2nd century bce, Palestine) were a priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV and reconsecrated the defiled Temple of Jerusalem.
- 1 Maccabees, THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES - USCCBThe name Maccabee, probably meaning “hammer,” is actually applied in the Books of Maccabees to only one man, Judas, third son of the priest Mattathias and first leader of the revolt against the Seleucid kings who persecuted the Jews (1 Mc 2:4 66 2 Mc 8:5 10:1).
- The Maccabees/Hasmoneans: History & Overview - Jewish Virtual LibraryThe family of Mattathias became known as the Maccabees, from the Hebrew word for "hammer," because they were said to strike hammer blows against their enemies. Jews refer to the Maccabees, but the family is more commonly known as the Hasmoneans.
- Who Were the Maccabees and What Did They Do?Who were the Maccabees, what did they do? From priests to kings, the Maccabees created an independent Jewish kingdom in the second century BCE. Their success was a testament to their zeal—and some significant external factors.
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