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Maccabean

Maccabean

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Relating to the Jewish rebel group that fought in ancient Judea
  • adjective
  • /ˌmækəˈbiːən/
: macabeo
  • During the Maccabean period, the Jewish community fortified their beliefs and practices in response to external pressures from Hellenistic influences.
  • Maccabean Revolt

Examples

  • Maybe not as glorious as the Maccabean victory or as inspiring as the oil lasting for eight nights, but a miracle all the same.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Daniel was Maccabean propaganda from the 2nd century BCE.

    Blog text (27)

  • This led to what is known as the Maccabean revolt, aided by an outside attack from Parthia, which was resolved when Antiochus died of disease in 164 BCE.

    Blog text (26)

  • The festival celebrates the Maccabean victories, reminding us of the bravery and resilience of the Jewish people during ancient conflicts.

  • She studied the historical significance of the Maccabean revolt, focusing on its impact on Jewish identity and resistance against oppression.

Surface Forms

Maccabean positive

Etymology

Maccabean comes from the name Maccabee, a leader of Jewish rebel fighters in ancient times, and the name probably means 'hammer' in old Hebrew. So think of a hammer striking to remember that the word describes things connected to the Maccabees and their revolt.