{"product_id":"judas-maccabaeus-the-jewish-struggle-against-the-seleucids-paperback-9780521016834","title":"Judas Maccabaeus; The Jewish Struggle Against the Seleucids (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521016834","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eJudas Maccabaeus\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Jewish Struggle Against the Seleucids\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn account of Judas Maccabeus' battles against the Seleucid empire between 166 and 160 B.C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eB. Bar-Kochva (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521016834, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 August 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e692 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15 x 4.3 cm, 1.108 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book is an account of the battles fought by Judas Maccabeus between 166 and 160 B.C. against the forces of the Seleucids during the revolt of the Jews against domination by the Seleucid empire. It reexamines the accepted assessments of Judas Maccabeus' activities and achievements and seeks to reconstruct the course of the military and political events of his time. Part I examines the composition and strength of the armies on both sides, their armaments and operating methods, and discusses the extent of Judas Maccabeus' success. Following an introduction evaluating the Jewish writings from all points of view, Part II gives detailed accounts of the battles, including the terrain and the tactics employed, analysing and commenting on the relevant narratives from the Book of Maccabees. Numerous appendices discuss individual problems vital to the reconstruction of the historical developments.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Transliteration of Hebrew\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Prologue\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Historical Evaluation: 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The number of combatants on each side\u003cbr\u003e 3. The armament and tactical composition of the Jewish army\u003cbr\u003e 4. The ethnic origin and fighting capability of the Seleucid phalanx\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Seleucid army and mountain warfare\u003cbr\u003e 6. The military achievements of the Jewish forces\u003cbr\u003e 7. The battlefields, tactics and leadership of Judas Maccabaeus\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Accounts of the Battles: Introduction, Text and Commentary: 8. The sources: their date, provenance and characteristics\u003cbr\u003e 9. The beginning of the Revolt and the battle against Apollonius\u003cbr\u003e 10. The ambush for Seron at the Beth Horon Ascent\u003cbr\u003e 11. The ceremony at Mizpah and the Ammaus campaign\u003cbr\u003e 12. Lysias' first expedition and the raid near Beth Zur\u003cbr\u003e 13. Lysias' second expedition and the battle at Beth Zacharia\u003cbr\u003e 14. The negotiations with Nicanor and the encounter at Kafar Salama\u003cbr\u003e 15. The battle of Adasa and Nicanor Day\u003cbr\u003e 16. Bacchides' second expedition and the battle of Elasa\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Excursus\u003cbr\u003e Plates\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Indexe locorum\u003cbr\u003e general index\u003cbr\u003e Index of Greek terms\u003cbr\u003e Index of Hebrew words and phrases.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: General \u0026amp; world history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on General \u0026amp; world history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22General%20\u0026amp;%20world%20history%20%5BHBG%5D%22\"\u003eHBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913163858200,"sku":"9780521016834","price":37.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521016834i_07e41cdb-f81c-4370-a9b2-9250a70c4c90.jpg?v=1691376714","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/judas-maccabaeus-the-jewish-struggle-against-the-seleucids-paperback-9780521016834","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}