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100	1		_aChurch, Alfred John, _d1829-1912
245	1	4	_aThe Hammer: A Story of the Maccabean Times
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-12-31
520			_a"The Hammer: A Story of the Maccabean Times" by Alfred J. Church and Richmond Seeley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous period of the Maccabean revolt, focusing on the struggles of the Jewish people against Hellenistic influences and oppression. The narrative follows key figures, particularly Judas Maccabee and his brothers, who lead the charge to restore and preserve the Jewish faith during a time of great turmoil. At the start of the novel, the setting shifts to Jerusalem in 174 B.C., where a festival takes place under the shadow of a newly built Greek Circus—symbolizing the cultural encroachment that threatens the Jewish way of life. The high priest, Jason, is portrayed as increasingly Greek in behavior and attire, reflecting a broader Hellenization of Jewish society. In a conversation with a Greek companion, Jason reveals his complete embrace of Greek culture, rejecting traditional Jewish customs. The chapter culminates in a tragic familial moment when Jason's nephew, a young wrestler, falls gravely ill after performing in the Greek games, prompting the high priest to confront his own moral failures as he attempts to comfort his dying nephew amidst his conflicting identities. This opening sets the stage for exploring themes of identity, faith, and resistance against cultural domination as the characters navigate the complexities of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJews -- History -- To 70 A.D. -- Fiction
653			_aJewish fiction
653			_aMaccabees -- Fiction
700	1		_aSeeley, Richmond
700	1		_aJellicoe, John, _d1842-1914
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44550
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