108: The Seleucid Empire - The Maccabean Revolt

The tension between the various factions vying for power in Jerusalem leads to a crisis, when Antiochus IV retaliates by attacking the city and plunders its famed Temple in 168. A wave of persecutions against Jewish religion and customs inspires a rebellion, spearheaded by Judas Maccabee (“the Hammer”) and the Hasmonean family, who achieve victories against the Seleucid crown to reclaim and purify the Temple, later the basis for the holiday of Hanukkah. Episode Notes: ( Episode Transcript: ( Social Media: Twitter ( Facebook ( Instagram ( Twitch ( Show Merchandise: Etsy ( Redbubble ( Donations: Patreon ( Ko-Fi ( Amazon Book Wish List (

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108: The Seleucid Empire - The Maccabean Revolt is an episode from The Hellenistic Age Podcast by The Hellenistic Age Podcast.

This episode is 00:45:53 long.

This episode was published on Aug 26, 2025.

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