Travel back in time to ancient Judea with this insightful study of the Maccabean period. Author Annesley William Streane provides a comprehensive overview of the political and religious landscape of the time, as well as an in-depth analysis of the literature that emerged from this period. With clear explanations and thoughtful analysis, it’s a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and ancient literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.