maccabees

An animated introduction to the Maccabees, a group of Jews who refused to obey the king's demand that everyone worship Greek gods, and led a rebellion recognized in the celebration of Hanukkah.

Tells the story of Hanukkah, relating how Judah, who came to be known as Maccabee, led his followers in a revolt against Egypt and its gods to reclaim Jerusalem.

Twelve-year-old Jason has ambivalent feelings about Hanukkah until he finds himself transported back to the time of the Maccabean revolt in Judea.

Relates the struggle of Judah Maccabee and his small army against the overwhelming might of the Syrians and how this event gave rise to the celebration of Hanukkah.