Maccabean War

The Maccabean War (167-160 BCE) was a Jewish revolt against Seleucid Empire rule in Judea. Triggered by religious oppression and the imposition of Hellenistic culture, the conflict was led by the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel group led by Judas Maccabeus. They sought to reclaim their temple and religious practices. The war culminated in a significant victory for the Maccabees, resulting in the rededication of the Second Temple, an event celebrated in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. This struggle is seen as a pivotal moment in Jewish history, symbolizing the fight for religious freedom and national sovereignty.