When Did Hanukkah Begin? The Maccabees & The Feast of Dedication
When Did Hanukkah Begin? The Untold Story of The Maccabees & The Feast of Dedication
Do you really know the true origins of Hanukkah? Many see it as a minor Feast because the Torah doesn’t mandate it. Yet, Hanukkah—or the Feast of Dedication—holds a powerful history that is often overlooked. This book reveals its real beginning around 165 BCE. It also explains why it lasts eight days, starting on the 25th of Kislev.
Beyond the Miracle of the Oil—The Maccabean Revolt
Many focus only on the famous oil miracle recorded in the Talmud. It says the menorah’s light burned for eight days with only one day’s supply of oil. However, the Feast’s roots run much deeper. It celebrates the Maccabean military victory over the Seleucid Greeks. Antiochus Epiphanes tried to erase Israelite identity by outlawing circumcision, Sabbath observance, and Feast Days. Moreover, he forced Hellenization, aided by “Hellenists” among the Yahudim.
Courage, Faith, and the Fight for Freedom
Despite overwhelming odds, Judas Maccabeus and his followers fought a fierce three-year guerrilla war to reclaim the Temple. The cleansing and rededication of the Temple symbolized hope and divine favor. Importantly, this victory was not only spiritual but also physical—a battle that sparked a revolution. These lessons still resonate today.
What Does Hanukkah Truly Celebrate?
- The recapturing and cleansing of the defiled Temple
- The joyous rededication of Israel’s sacred sanctuary
- The inspiring victory over Greek oppression
This book explores Hanukkah’s history and spiritual meaning. Additionally, it explains how the Feast is celebrated today. Most importantly, it shows why the true, lasting celebration awaits the Messiah’s return.
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Discover the true origins of Hanukkah—the Feast of Dedication—and the heroic Maccabean revolt that reclaimed and rededicated the Temple. This book reveals the hidden history, spiritual meaning, and lasting significance of this eight-day celebration that continues to inspire hope and faith today.