JH TEST! Flashcards
what happened in 172BCE
In 172 BCE, the high priest Onias III was replaced by his brother, Jason.
What did jason do?
Jason went on to establish a gymnasium, where Jews were forced to wear ‘Greek hats’.
Where did Antiochus III win a war
banyan
how many promsies did Antiochus make and what are they
many, and they are
Preventing foreigners from going to the temple.
Banning the import of specific meats and animals.
Maintenance of temple sacrifices.
Damages from the war were to be paid.
Priest would be exempt from taxes for three years.
where does antiochus IV grow up in
rome
what may have happened in the time of Antiochus?
may have been a raid of the temple by Heliodorus who was a finance minister.
What happened during the competition in the time of Antiochus IV
There became a competition to win the favour of the Seleucids. The two competitors were Jason and Menelaus.
Jason loses this competition.
Menelaus also assassinated Onias III (Jason’s brother).
Jason escapes by crossing the Jordan.
By default, Menelaus becomes “the high priest to end all high priests”.
what does antiochus IV do during hasmeon revolt
Antiochus IV began a Hellenization campaign.
A brief Jewish rebellion caused Antiochus to ban Shabbat and circumcision.
He also put up a statue, and allowed the sacrifice of pigs.
sanhedrim
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