The Maccabean Period (167-142 B.C.E.) was pivotal for Judea, marked by resistance against Hellenistic oppression, leading to the Hasmonean dynasty's establishment, emphasizing the link between religious devotion and political autonomy in Jewish identity.
How Did the Maccabean Period (167–142 B.C.E.) Set the Stage for Early Christian Understandings of Worship, Identity, and Kingdom Hope?
