Publisher's Synopsis
Judas Maccabaeus and the Jewish War of Independence is a historical account of the Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the second century BCE. Written by Claude Reignier Conder, a British soldier and explorer who specialized in the history and geography of Palestine, the book covers the period from the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes to the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty under Judas Maccabaeus. The book begins with an overview of the political and religious context of the rebellion, including the tensions between the Hellenistic and Jewish cultures in the region. It then describes the events leading up to the rebellion, including the desecration of the Temple in Jerusalem and the subsequent revolt led by Mattathias and his sons. Conder provides a detailed account of the military campaigns of the rebellion, including the battles of Emmaus, Beth-horon, and Adasa. He also describes the political and diplomatic efforts of the Jewish leaders, including their negotiations with the Roman Republic and their alliances with neighboring states. The book concludes with the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty under Judas Maccabaeus and his brothers, and their efforts to consolidate their power and establish a Jewish state in Palestine. Throughout the book, Conder draws on a wide range of sources, including the books of Maccabees, Josephus, and other ancient historians, as well as his own observations and insights from his travels in the region. Overall, Judas Maccabaeus and the Jewish War of Independence provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important events in Jewish history, and sheds light on the complex political and cultural dynamics of the ancient Near East.1879. This is the author's account of the story of the life of Judas Maccabaeus, which he considers one of the most important episodes in Jewish history, as it explains how the nation first developed and that peculiar phase of character that marked it at the time when Christianity was given to the world. Contents: The National Life; The National Religion; The Revolt; The Victories of Judas; Defeats and Death of Judas; The Surviving Brothers; and The Results of Independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
