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100 1 _aA. L. O. E.,
_d1821-1893
245 1 0 _aHebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-20
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Hebrew Heroes: A Tale Founded on Jewish History" by A. L. O. E. is a historical fiction work written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the Maccabean revolt against the oppressive rule of Antiochus Epiphanes, focusing on the themes of faith, heroism, and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. Key characters introduced early in the tale include Lycidas, a Greek who admires the courage of the Hebrew martyrs, and Judas Maccabeus, who emerges as a prominent leader in the fight for religious freedom. At the start of the story, the setting is established in Jerusalem during a period rife with persecution. The opening chapter vividly describes the city bathed in sunset, juxtaposed against the backdrop of the cruel actions of Antiochus Epiphanes. Through Lycidas’ perspective, readers witness a poignant scene of martyrdom as Hebrew brethren resolutely refuse to renounce their faith, inspiring the Athenian with their unwavering courage. The narrative then shifts to focus on a group of Hebrews engaged in a secret burial of the martyrs, where Lycidas accidentally witnesses their solemn reinterment and finds himself embroiled in their struggles. This encounter ignites a transformative journey for Lycidas, compelling him to seek understanding of the Hebrew faith and the meaning behind such heroic virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aBible. Old Testament -- Fiction
653 _aJudas Maccabaeus (Judah Maccabee, יהודה המכבי)
653 _aJews -- History -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26094
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