Maccabees Discussion

Consult a minimum of three scholarly resources to gather information on the Maccabees. Your study should inform you regarding the related topics of the Hasmoneans, the high priesthood during the time of Jesus, and the Sadducees.

□ In a paper of 250 words, cover the following details:

o the Maccabee’s rise to power

o the correlation between the Maccabees and the Hasmoneans

o the change in how the High Priest was appointed after the Maccabee’s rise to power

o the influence of the Maccabee/Hasmonean dynasty on Jewish life during the period of Jesus’ earthly ministry