who had banned the celebration of Jewish rites circa 167 B.C. Photograph by AKG/Album The Jewish uprising that began in 167 B.C. against the ruling Seleucid kings was headed by a family of high ...

The Greco-Syrian Seleucid kings would emerge victorious and rule many of Alexander’s former territories, including Judea (located in central, present-day Israel). The Seleucids exerted their ...

A new guest commentary from Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of Kansas City’s United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. | Opinion ...