Julia Schlecht Patino
jschlechtpatino@zagmail.gonzaga.edu
Introduction
Welcome knowledge seekers.
I am Julius Patineus, Greek historian and theologian. If you are here, you seek the true story of Judas Maccabaeus, son of Matthias, restorer of the great Jewish temple and rival of Antiochus. In the following documents you will find religious teachings and stories that have held up the Jewish faith for centuries.
These documents will highlight the life and courageousness of Judas, more commonly known as Judah, Maccabaeus. You will learn of the dashing victories, heroic plans, and stunning bravery of the Jewish hero, and perhaps the greatest story of all: how Judas restored the Jewish Temple.
The Triumph of Judas Maccabaeus by Gerrit Van Honthorst, Source: www.proquest.com courtesy of Foley Library
In the following pages you will find the life, accomplishments, and future accolades of Judas Maccabaeus.