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*ANCIENT SOURCES: see [[Jonathan Maccabeus (sources)]]
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*LIST OF SCHOLARLY AND FICTIONAL WORKS: see [[:Category:Jonathan Maccabeus (subject)]]




'''Jonathan Maccabeus''' (2nd century BCE) was a member of the Hasmonean dynasty. In 160 BCE he succeeded to his brother [[Judas Maccabeus]]) as leader of the rebellion against the Greeks. From 153 BCE he was appointed as High Priest, to his death in 142 BCE (followed by his brother [[Simon Maccabeus]]).
'''Jonathan Maccabeus''' (2nd century BCE) was a member of the Hasmonean dynasty.  


==Jonathan Maccabeus in ancient sources==
==Overview ==


==Jonathan Maccabeus in Scholarship==
In 160 BCE Jonathan succeeded to his brother [[Judas Maccabeus]]) as leader of the rebellion against the Greeks. From 153 BCE he was appointed as High Priest, to his death in 142 BCE (followed by his brother [[Simon Maccabeus]]).


==Jonathan Maccabeus in Fiction==
==In Depth==
 
* [[Jonathan Maccabeus (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources
 
* [[Jonathan Maccabeus (arts)]] -- survey of fictional works
 
* [[Jonathan Maccabeus (research)]] -- survey of scholarly works


==Related categories==
==Related categories==
*[[:Category:Maccabees (subject)|Maccabees]]
 
*[[Maccabees]] / [[High Priests]]


==External links==  
==External links==  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Maccabaeus Wikipedia]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Maccabaeus Wikipedia]


====Pictures from the web====
====Pictures from the web====
*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Judea_Jonathan_Makk.PNG Map of Judea under Jonathan Maccabeus] <Wikipedia>
*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Judea_Jonathan_Makk.PNG Map of Judea under Jonathan Maccabeus] <Wikipedia>


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Revision as of 11:54, 17 March 2012

Jonathan Maccabeus (2nd century BCE) was a member of the Hasmonean dynasty.

Overview

In 160 BCE Jonathan succeeded to his brother Judas Maccabeus) as leader of the rebellion against the Greeks. From 153 BCE he was appointed as High Priest, to his death in 142 BCE (followed by his brother Simon Maccabeus).

In Depth

Related categories

External links

Pictures from the web