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The Hammer: A Story Of The Maccabean Times (1890)

The Hammer: A Story Of The Maccabean Times (1890)

Seeley, Richmond
Church, Alfred John

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ISBN10: 1165124149
ISBN13: 9781165124145
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hammer: A Story of the Maccabean Times is a historical novel written by Alfred John Church and first published in 1890. The book tells the story of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The protagonist of the story is Judas Maccabeus, who leads the Jewish rebellion against the oppressive rule of Antiochus Epiphanes. The novel is set in the context of the historical events that took place during the Maccabean period, including the desecration of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, the persecution of the Jewish people, and the eventual victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid army. The story follows the struggles and triumphs of Judas and his brothers as they fight for their religious and political freedom against impossible odds.The Hammer is a vivid and compelling portrayal of the Maccabean revolt, with detailed descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and religious conflict. The book also explores themes of faith, courage, and sacrifice, as well as the importance of national identity and the struggle for independence. Overall, The Hammer is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important periods in Jewish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, Jewish culture, or the struggle for freedom and independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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