Understanding the Maccabean Revolt - Imperfect Biblia Paralela These beautiful sterling silver hoop

These beautiful sterling silver hoop earrings feature a unique heart charm

Crafted from quilted cotton

This handcrafted necklace is a true statement piece

The Seder plate has indentations for holding the foods and the corresponding names are written inside in Hebrew

including chrysocolla

Understanding the Maccabean Revolt - Imperfect Biblia Paralela These beautiful sterling silver hoopThe Maccabean Revolt. Antiochus IV Epiphanes harsh decrees had the effect of accelerating Jewish resistance to Greek customs rather than the intended opposite. In his belief that the Jewish nation was ready for Hellenization, he forbade religious practice and dedicated the Jewish temple to a Greek deity. This and other acts of religious persecution led to the uprising in 167 BCE. The Seleucids had counted on Mattathias, son of John and a leader of the