The Hasmoneans : Ideology, Archaeology, Identity / Eyal Regev

The first two chapters discuss the religious practices of the Hasmoneans. Chapter 1 explores why the Maccabees regarded Hanukkah as a festival of renewal, specifically of those traditions related to the Temple cult. Chapter 2 examines the manner in which the Hasmoneans used the protection and mainte...

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Year of Publication:2013
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Journal of Ancient Judaism. Supplements
Physical Description:1 online resource (342 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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