The Age Of The Maccabees : With Special Reference To The Religious Literature Of The Period (1898) (Paperback)

""The Age of the Maccabees: With Special Reference to the Religious Literature of the Period"" is a historical book written by Annesley William Streane in 1898. The book focuses on the period of Jewish history known as the Maccabean Revolt, which took place in the 2nd century BC. The Maccabean Revolt was a rebellion against the Seleucid Empire by the Jewish people, led by the Maccabean family. Streane's book provides a detailed account of the historical events that took place during this period, including the battles fought by the Maccabean army and the political and religious developments that occurred. The book also examines the religious literature of the period, including the books of the Apocrypha and the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus.The author delves into the religious and cultural significance of the Maccabean Revolt, analyzing its impact on Jewish identity and the development of Jewish religious practices. Streane's work is considered an important contribution to the study of Jewish history and religion, providing valuable insights into the social and political context of the Maccabean Revolt and its aftermath. Overall, ""The Age of the Maccabees: With Special Reference to the Religious Literature of the Period"" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of a pivotal period in Jewish history, offering readers a deeper understanding of the events and ideas that shaped the Jewish people during this time.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.