Understanding the Maccabean Revolt (167 - 63 BCE) - An Introductory Atlas

40 Full Color Pages. Includes maps, illustrations and photographs

Size: 23cm x 30cm / 9" x 12"

Carta Books - Understanding the Maccabean Revolt (167 - 63 BCE) - An Introductory Atlas; Michael Avi-Yonah; Shmuel Safrai; Ze’ev Safrai

This fantastic introductory atlas follows the story of the Maccabean's revolt against Antiochus IV Epiphanes' harsh decrees against the Jewish people and their religion. He forbade religious practice and turned the Jewish Temple into an alter for Greek gods; the Jews - led by Mattathias and his sons - led the revolution against the Greeks and Hellenization. This book details the Maccabis' struggle and eventual victory using maps, illustrations and photographs.

Michael Avi-Yonah (1904–74) was Professor of Archaeology and History of Art at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and famed historical author. Shmuel Safrai (1919–2003) was the emeritus professor of Jewish History of the Mishnaic and Talmudic Period at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ze’ev Safrai is professor emeritus in the Martin Susz Department of Land of Israel Studies at Bar Ilan University in Israel.