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The Rise of the Maccabees: A gripping historical novel describing the geopolitical and internal circumstances led to the Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid ... on real events (L
Amit Arad
ASIN: B07T7K7T42
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 209

The amazing story of the son of the priests who became a warrior & warlordJerusalem, 180 BCE. For 800 years the Zadokite priesthood has led the Jewish People. But the ancient world is changing. Without, Rome is rising, becoming the superpower of the world. Within, a power struggle inside the House of Zadok is a golden opportunity for interlopers, who seek to unseat them from the throne. The delicate balance which has allowed the Jewish Nation to survive in this age of Empires is threatened.On the background of these tumultuous times, Judah, scion of a minor priestly lineage, comes of age in Judea. While experiencing love, friendship, and conflict he slowly transforms into the warrior and leader his people are waiting for.This is the incredible story of Matityahu the Priest, Judah Maccabee and his brothers, and the Hellenizer Eupolemus. Together, they embark on a struggle for the ...
Amazon Rating:
4.5 stars from 143 ratings