before other units of the Seleucid army could effect reprisals, fled into the surrounding Judean hills. Thus began the revolt of the Maccabees against Greek oppression – a war that would ...

The Maccabees will be taking to the stage at All Points East in August and their army of followers are hoping they could pull a secret performance at Glastonbury out of the bag beforehand.

"On Hanukkah, fueled by God's mighty hand, the Jewish army — the Maccabees — had defeated the Greeks, restored the Temple service, and miraculously lit the menorah with pure oil that lasted ...