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Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2026

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) by Ascension

Oct 9, 202632:03Religion & Spirituality

Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodi...

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