20. The Hasmonean Dynasty (Jewish History Lab)

Brief look at the Hasmonean Dynasty that followed the Maccabean Revolt, up until the Roman occupation of the Maccabean Kingdom. This lecture is also part of the course entitled Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar Kochba. Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/bibl...
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[@Hellbender8574]

These Jewish History shorts are great. I would love to see another Chanukah themed one about the historicity of the story of Judith . Maybe also some insight into the background of other apocrypha from the Roman period. Thank you.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Working on the Roman period soon.

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[@sajeshpradhan7498]

Sir, do you have lecture on Hasideans in maccabean revolt and their identity? If have please direct me. Thank you for your very helpful lectures. I thoroughly enjoy your lectures.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

More discussion in the print version.

[@ReidHeller]

I am curious about the use of the year 68 BCE for Pompeii's conquest. Is this an intentional deviation from the year 63, the one usually associated with his intervention in the Hasmonean civil war?

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Yikes. Typo in the first slide.

[@maligjokica]

i want to hear more about the Idumeans.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Me too

[@SuperMan-by5be]

Hi can talk about jewish himyrite rulers of yemen wich were hebrew kings who ruled over arabia

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Hopefully later in the spring semester.

[@yourthought2333]

Very well done 😊

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Thanks!

[@TonkTheStonk]

Hi there, thankyou for your studies. Where did Simon the Hasmonean get the material to nearly filled up the valley of the cheese mongers? Which Talmud stories speak of this?

[@historicalminds6812]

Through my other readings it seems like Ashkelon and the surrounding areas seem to independent of Jewish rule. Does it have something to do with the area being a trading port or the people being ethically and or culturally different?

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

The latter more than the former, I would suggest.

[@gregcollins7602]

This is awesome. Professor, do you think the different Jewish groups that were around during the Roman revolt is a direct result of the Jewish population not happy with the temple establishment not being of Aarons descendants? For example, the essenes, zealots, followers of Jesus, John and his Baptism, so on and so forth.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

More discussion when we get to the next few lectures.

[@yourthought2333]

Reminder set 😉

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Ty

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Thanks

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Welcome

[@saharahashaart2802]

Thank you, great info. Can you tell me what year approx did King David reign?

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Please review the earlier videos in this series for this information.

[@saharahashaart2802]

@@HenryAbramsonPhD ok🖒

[@tonythepreacher]

Hello Dr. Abramson. Thanks for your video. It didn't quite get where I was hoping. I could use your help . . . I've seen information connecting Antigonus II Mattathias to the "Matthat" listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke's gospel. Which would make Antigonus the great grandfather of both Joseph and Virgin Mary. Heli being the son of Antigonus and the father of Joseph. All of this seems connected with Herod's rampage of trying to destroy any and all descendants of the High Priesthood and Throne. Herod killed Antigonus and thus when the Magi came from the east (priests of Parthia) to ally with the newborn son of Mary, it vexed Herod greatly and he sought to kill him. Could you verify any of this for me. Thank you.

[@AlphaImpact]

interesting, what do you mean by 'this coin is in my possession?' do you know this historical coin?

[@eve3614]

Fantastic! So hard sometimes to find good information about this time period from a Jewish perspective rather a Christian one

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@condor237]

Why was ashkelon allowed to be independent?

[@hopeisorange]

Does anyone know what calendar they followed?

[@hopeisorange]

I’m just starting to listen to your presentation...this may be answered in your video...

[@williammiller3175]

I find a queen ruling quite strange for patriarchal system at any rate when the temple dances with the monarch. the monarch end up leading.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Interesting way to put it.

[@williammiller3175]

@@HenryAbramsonPhD Well sir, Israel really didn't need a monarch but apparently the Torah didn't keep them in line so The Lord relented and they ended up with David and Solomon and the bill for Solomon's extravagant lifestyle. Unfortunately, for Ephraim the rest is history.

[@raphaelnemetsky]

According to a professor of Ancient cultures who resides in our community, the name of the general Pompey and the name of the city Pompeii are pronounced differently. Please verify. Also, you mention that it was 100 years from 67 BCE to 68 CE. Shouldn't it be closer to 134 years? Thanks.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

I think you already know the answer to both questions.

[@dobishs]

How many years apart of the eruption of Pompeii?

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Check google?

[@messidor4399]

Greetings from Paris

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Greetings

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turksh subtitles please

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Have to figure it out.

[@belgesizedat]

@@HenryAbramsonPhD Thanks :)

[@charlesedwards5333]

Is this the same Pompey who was Caesar’s rival

[@illerac84]

Yes. He was on campaign in the East during these years in question.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Yup

[@charlesedwards5333]

@@HenryAbramsonPhD there seems to be an internet dispute over how to pronounce his name but it's possible that it's pompey with a long 'e' over pompeii witha terminal long 'a' .

[@jonasespinoza6967]

If Herold the great was not accepted among the rabbi , why jewish people still go to the wall to pray that was constructed by him.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

We plan to speak more about Herod shortly. In the meantime, note that he only renovated the Temple-it had been on that site for centuries before him.

[@Taylor-lm5op]

The forced conversion of Edom may not have been a coincidence. Deuteronomy 23:8-9 specifically allows for Edom to convert to Judaism. Along with Edom taking Hebron in Roman client times, I think of Jacob and Esau meeting at Hebron in order to bury Isaac in Genesis 35:27-29...I also think about how Jacob said he would meet with Esau (Genesis 33:1-14) and then Esau (Herod) would become Lord over him in Seir - which did happen (Herodian Dynasty). Jacob and his sons bow down to Esau in Genesis 33. Not a coincidence.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Idumea?

[@Taylor-lm5op]

@@HenryAbramsonPhD Idumea is the Greek name for Edom. 1 Maccabees 5:3. In Antiquities also, Josephus makes it clear that Idumea is Edom. Thoughts on this?

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Dear Professor. I'm going to request KZbin to put a ban on your Jewish History videos since they become more addicting than the most powerful drug, therefore they should be government regulated. Jajajaja. THANK YOU SO MUCH, PROFESSOR! Just to add a bit of precision on a non Jewish piece of information: Salome is not related to John the baptist but to John the Apostle and Evangelist (his mother). The mother of the baptist is Elizabeth, cousing of Mary the mother of Yeshua.

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Thanks for the kind words and the information!

[@mikeklein9923]

Yeah the Maccabean Kings were problematic

[@HenryAbramsonPhD]

Mike are you binge-watching?