Somehow, somewhere, growing up I was told of the story of Hanukkah where Judah Maccabe defeated Assyrians who greatly out numbered him - AFTER- Momma Maccabe fed him and his troops (family) magical potato pancakes........when they cleaned out the Temple and found only enough oil for one day that lasted 8 all the success, etc. was attributed to GOD's define influence......great story - right? I still think it's the real one.......anyway, getting to the point:
HAPPY HANUKKAH!
Here's some links to some supposed real info regarding the holiday:
http://www.israelnewsagency.com/hanukkahisrael481225.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabean_Revolt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judah_Maccabee
Here's some links to some supposed real info regarding the holiday:
http://www.israelnewsagency.com/hanukkahisrael481225.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabean_Revolt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judah_Maccabee
You were taught wrong the Maccabees didn't fight the Assyrians but rather the Greeks who ruled Syria at the time.
ReplyDeleteThe Assyrians had nothing to do with the story and these false rumors must be stopped.