What is the Real Story of Hanukkah?

Part 6 of the historically accurate 8 Part Series

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https://lewiscoaches.medium.com/what-is-the-real-story-of-hanukkah-c288e61a17b4

Q. Are there other information sources for what happened in this revolt and victory that is celebrated in the holiday of Hanukkah other than the Books of the Maccabee Vol. 1 and 2?

A. The other primary source for the Hasmonean dynasty is the first book of The Wars of the Jews by the Jewish historian Josephus, (37–shortly after AD 100). Josephus’ account is the only primary source covering the history of the Hasmonean dynasty during the period of its expansion and independence between 110 to 63 BCE. Notably, Josephus, a Roman citizen, and former general in the Galilee, who survived the Roman-Jewish wars of the 1st century, was a Jew who was captured by and cooperated with the Romans, writing his books in Rome, which has caused some to question his impartiality and credibility as a historian.