HIST 207 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Strategos, Mishnah, John Hyrcanus
7 Feb 2018
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Decrees that ban the practice of judaism 40 (show 1) Preservers and interpreters of the law of moses. How did the king even know about the obscure practices of the judeans. 164 jerusalem is recaptured and the temple rededicated. Rededication of the temple and lifting of the decrees. With the nation of the jews, not just judah. Judah (menelaus" son) made a mutual defense treaty with rome in 162. Judea is recognized as an independent rule by the people who ruled. Jonathon confirmed by alexander balas - rival of demetrius for the seleucid throne, as high priest and strategos (prince) Jonathon is also commander and chief of the army (not allowed to shed blood as high priest) 142-134 simon consolidates national independence doubles the size of judea. Almost a coronation - almost absolute powers to rule as high priest. Does this amount of power mean that there was already unrest.
