23 texts in Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
We all know the basic story: the Maccabees, a small band of Jewish rebels, stood up to the mighty Greek empire and rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem. But the full story, the huma...
There are so many fascinating tales tucked away in Jewish tradition, just waiting to be discovered.It’s a lesser-known account of the events surrounding Hanukkah, offering a unique...
It puts us right there in the room as Antiochus, the king, lays out his case against the Jews to his inner circle. Imagine the scene: opulent, tense, the air thick with anticipatio...
This is the world Megillat Antiochus throws us into. The story begins with a chilling proposition, whispered amongst the advisors of King Antiochus. "Come now," they urged, "let us...
The story of Yoḥanan's bravery is found in Megillat Antiochus, a historical narrative that recounts the events of the Ḥanukkah story from a different perspective than the Book of M...
The story of Megillat Antiochus throws us right into that pressure cooker. It's a relatively short scroll, considered by some to be a minor megillah, telling the story of the Macca...
Nicanor, a real thorn in the side of the Jewish people, is looking to make an example of Yoḥanan. But Yoḥanan is no fool. He knows he's walking a tightrope. According to Megillat A...
The Temple desecrated, the brave Maccabees rising up. But what about the moments? to a less-known, but super fascinating, text called Megillat Antiochus. It’s an ancient account, w...
Antiochus, king of the Seleucid Empire, knew that feeling all too well. Imagine this: you're a powerful ruler, used to getting your way. Then you hear the news: your viceroy, Nican...
That’s how I feel whenever I delve into Megillat Antiochus (Scroll of Antiochus). It's not part of the biblical canon, but it's a powerful, albeit brief, account of a dark chapter ...
This one, from Megillat Antiochus – the Scroll of Antiochus – is definitely one of those. It's a tale of unwavering faith and heartbreaking sacrifice, a testament to the strength o...
But that lifeline comes with a catch – a compromise of everything you hold sacred. That’s the agonizing dilemma faced by the Jews in Megillat Antiochus, a scroll recounting the eve...
A story about a small group of people who stared down a massive empire and refused to back down. This is the beginning of the story of Megillat Antiochus, a tale of courage, faith,...
He was about to march headfirst into a battle he probably couldn't win. But first, a little context. We're diving into the world of Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of ...
He’s not exactly a household name like, say, Antiochus. But in the little-known scroll called Megillat Antiochus – the Scroll of Antiochus – he plays a pretty nasty role. Think of ...
That’s kind of how the Jewish people felt during the time of Antiochus. Imagine your holiest places defiled, your traditions outlawed, your very identity under attack. It was a dar...
That’s the feeling that practically leaps off the page of Megillat Antiochus, an ancient text that recounts the story of Hanukkah from a different angle. This isn't the familiar ta...
We're diving into Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, which recounts the story of Ḥanukkah – though it offers a unique perspective compared to the more famil...
That's exactly what happened to El’azar in the story of Megillat Antiochus. Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, is a fascinating little text. Think of it as ...
We all know the story of the Maccabees, the brave Jewish warriors who fought against the oppressive decrees of the Seleucid king Antiochus. But what happened after they won? Well, ...
It's more than just latkes and dreidels. It's a story of courage, faith, and a miraculous victory against all odds. But where do we really get the details of that story? We all kno...
The brave Ḥashmonaim rising up against the oppressive King Antiochus and his Greek armies. But what happened after they reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem? Well, the scroll known as...
We know the basics: the wicked Antiochus, the brave Maccabees, the miracle of the oil. But what about the other stories? The ones that didn't quite make the cut for the Book of Mac...
