RELG 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Hellenistic Judaism, 1 Maccabees, Holofernes
10 Apr 2014
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His laws instigated the rebellion of the maccabees. Created one of the largest empires in the world. Greek culture has become a way of life for some jews in judaiah. Before some jews embraces hellenization, now all must adopt greek customs. Antiakist ordered all jews to sacrifice pigs and all animals, sons were circumcised, punishment was death. Jews were forced to eat intestines of animals. Every jew was put to death who refused the greek way of life. Maccabees = leaders of jewish group who lead the rebellion. King tries to force maccabees to eat pork, they refuse, they are put ot death. Mother of maccabees sees each of her sons die before her and encourages them to stay strong in their refusal. Mothers death is not so much important but her actions. Praised in 4 macakbees more so; doesn"t shed a tear despite all the tortures. Later tradition known as hannah, mariam, mother of maccabees.
