Archaeology Related to Hanukkah
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27m
The time period between the Old and New Testament has some very interesting history in Israel, including the Maccabean Revolt, the Hasmonean Dynasty, and the rededication of the temple after the defiling of it by the Seleucid Empire. Archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling discusses all of this history and how it connects with Hanukkah, and also answers the question: did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah?
Original airdate: December 7, 2025
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