If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Revelation 22:19 ...

This is Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens’ depiction of Judah Maccabee’s triumph in the rebellion he led against the Seleucid Empire from 167-164 B.C. Rubens lived from 1577-1640. (Courtesy ...

The Maccabees teach us to stand up for religious liberty.” Sis said another lesson to be learned from the story is to be aware of the ways in which the example of one’s actions affects others.

As we celebrate over Hanukkah’s eight days the valor of those who rose to resist villainy - in those days and in our time - we mark the words of Maccabees both ancient and modern.