The rededication of the temple restored covenant worship and ushered in Hasmonean independence, transforming Judea from persecuted province to self-governing state.
Temple Rededication and Hasmonean Independence
From the Maccabees to the Messiah
From the Maccabees to the Messiah, Jewish resistance, Roman rule, and rising messianic hope prepared the world for the coming of Jesus Christ.
The Second Temple Period: From Zerubbabel to the Maccabees
From Zerubbabel’s altar to the Hasmonean state, Scripture and archaeology unite to show Jehovah preserving worship and people through Persian and Greek dominion.
