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Who was Judas Maccabeus?

Judas Maccabeus, also called Judah Maccabee, Maccabeus also spelled Maccabaeus, (died 161/160 bce ), Jewish guerrilla leader who defended his country from invasion by the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes, preventing the imposition of Hellenism upon J�, and preserving the Jewish religion.

What does ARIA say to Judas Maccabaeus?

Aria: How vain is man (Judas Maccabaeus) 25. Recitative: Oh Judas, oh my brethren (Israelitish Messenger) 26. Aria and Chorus: Ah! wretched, wretched Israel (Israelitish Woman) 27. Recitative: My arms! (Judas Maccabaeus)

Who was Jonathan Maccabeus?

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Zeidan. Jonathan Maccabeus, also called Apphus, Maccabeus also spelled Maccabaeus, (died 143/142 bce ), Jewish general, a son of the priest Mattathias, who took over the leadership of the Maccabean revolt after the death of his elder brother Judas.

Why did Rubens paint Judah Maccabee praying for the dead?

Rubens painted Judah Maccabee praying for the dead; the painting illustrates an episode from 2 Maccabees 12:39–48 in which Judah's troops find stolen idolatrous charms on the corpses of Jewish warriors slain on the battlefield. He therefore offers prayers and an expiatory sacrifice for these warriors who have died in a state of sin.