1 Maccabees
Unknownc. 100 BCE
1 Maccabees is the source for the story of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
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Why It Matters
1 Maccabees is the source for the story of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Its narrative of religious resistance against cultural imperialism has resonated with every subsequent generation facing persecution for faith.