Mattathias refuses participation in pagan worship and starts a revolt before dying and leaving his sons in charge. Plus, more canon fodder: Why did the rabbis reject the book?
Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 2
Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 2
Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 2
Mattathias refuses participation in pagan worship and starts a revolt before dying and leaving his sons in charge. Plus, more canon fodder: Why did the rabbis reject the book?