Jewish Revolt of the Maccabees

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The revolt was prompted by the installation of a pagan cult in the Temple of Jerusalem by king Antiochus IV.

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11370 Jewish Revolt of the Maccabees 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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