Description

Judas Maccabaeus and the Jewish War of Independence is a historical book written by Claude Reignier Conder. The book provides a detailed account of the Jewish War of Independence and the role played by Judas Maccabaeus in the war. The book covers the period from 167 BC to 164 BC, during which the Jewish people fought against the Seleucid Empire for their independence.The book begins with an introduction to the political and religious situation in Judea before the war. The author then describes the events leading up to the war, including the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who attempted to suppress Judaism and impose Hellenistic culture on the Jewish people. The book also covers the Maccabean revolt, the battles fought by Judas Maccabaeus and his army, and the eventual victory of the Jewish people.The author provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies used by Judas Maccabaeus and his army, including guerrilla warfare and surprise attacks. The book also describes the political and religious developments during the war, including the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.Overall, Judas Maccabaeus and the Jewish War of Independence is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed understanding of the Jewish War of Independence and the role played by Judas Maccabaeus in the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.