Judas Maccabeus

Judas Maccabeus was a Jewish leader during the second century BCE, known for leading a revolt against the Seleucid Empire, which was imposing Hellenistic culture and religious practices on Jewish people. His most significant achievement was the successful uprising that culminated in the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, an event commemorated by the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Judas Maccabeus is celebrated as a symbol of religious freedom and resistance, and he is often regarded as a hero in Jewish history for his dedication to preserving Jewish identity and worship.