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1 Maccabees: History of the Maccabean Revolt and the Hasmonean Dynasty

1 Maccabees: History of the Maccabean Revolt and the Hasmonean Dynasty 1 Maccabees, also known as the First Book of Maccabees, is a detailed historical account of the Jewish rebellion aga...

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Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and the Festival of Lights

Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and the Festival of Lights Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah), meaning "Dedication," is a vibrant Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Se...

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