#21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1)

Released in advance of Chanukah is David Solomon’s exciting exploration of the extraordinary (and miraculous) religious revolt led by the Maccabees between 167 and 160 BCE against the Seleucid Empire – the first installment of a two-part series on the rise and fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty. In this episode, David discusses the key figures … Continue reading "#21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1)" The post #21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) #67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Two) #27 Women of the Second Temple Period