Hanukkah: The Festival of Dedication

Examine Judaism and Jewish history during the period between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Explore the historical influence of Greek Hellenism on Jewish life, Jerusalem, and the Torah. You'll also dive deep into the historical background of Hanukkah, the historiography of the Maccabees, and the political changes that reshaped Jewish leadership before Roman rule. Using historical and religious sources, this 90-minute course considers how this important festival and period influenced the world of early Christianity and the historical setting of Jesus** lifetime.