Watching The World Change
By choosing to side with Alexander Ballas, Jonathan became the first member of his dynasty to achieve appointment as High Priest. He was now the official leader of his people, which meant that the Jews were given a certain level of protection. In this article, you will learn the benefits of siding with Alexander, and…
When the Jewish rebels needed a new leader after the death of Judas, Jonathan was chosen. He would have to go against Bacchides and make decisions that would further the efforts of the Jewish revolt. In this article, you will learn about the power struggle that helped place Jonathan in just the right position. Bacchides…
After the death of his father Mattathias, Judah assumed the position of leadership in regards to the revolt and followed the deathbed disposition given by his father. He would prove to be the right choice for the role. In this article, you will learn about some of the tactics and events that would affect the…
The Hasmonean Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during the days of classical antiquity. The first rulers of the dynasty were the Maccabees, who fought against the Seleucid Empire and paved the way for the Jewish people to gain their independence. In this article, you will learn about the founding father…
The gentleness of the lamb. The devotion of the pelican. The purity of a dove. It are these traits that make these creatures symbolic animals in religion , particularly with the Christian faith. In this article, you will learn how the pelican, dove and lamb fit into the world of Christianity and the Bible. Pelican…
Whether it is to show strength or symbolize a holy event, animals and other creatures have appeared throughout the Bible. In this article, you will learn about the symbolism that the eagle, butterfly, and peacock represents. Eagle With the ability to soar up in the air, the eagle is a symbol of the resurrection or…
In China, New Year’s Eve is a holiday closely associated with ghosts, though it’s forbidden to speak of them. And in the west while holiday spirit is often seen as a tradition, the paranormal is not normally one of those things we think about when the bells chime ringing in the new year. But looking…
Hadrian’s anti-Jewish policies sparked opposition amongst some of the inhabitants of Judea. A huge uprising of the Jewish people took place. A lot of lives would be lost and communities wiped out while the rebellions took place. In this article, you will learn about the outcomes of the second and third Roman-Jewish Wars. After the…
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Titus was a Roman Emperor that ruled from 79 to 81, but before he landed on the throne, he was a successful military commander. While serving under his father in Judaea, he participated in the First Jewish-Roman War. In this article, you will learn about some of the rebellions that put the Jews and Romans…
Early Jewish history involves an assortment of sects that represented different socio and economical groups within the faith. In this article, you will learn about the Sadducees, Essenes, and another group that confronted the Seleucid Empire with a vengeance. The Sadducees were a sect of Jews that lived during the Second Temple period. They started…
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