Emperors and Rebels: The Story of Hanukah

This 2-part biographical documentary (on one DVD) chronicles the life and times of the eccentric Seleucid king, Antiochus Epiphanes (Part I), and the defiant rebel Judah, son of Mattathias (Part II).

EMPERORS AND REBELS: THE STORY OF HANUKAH
$29.95
Asaf Golan gives us the historical background that most of us never learned about Judah Maccabee and the Hasmonean Revolt. This 2-part biographical documentary chronicles the life and times of the eccentric Seleucid king, Antiochus Epiphanes (Part I), and the defiant rebel Judah, son of Mattathias (Part II). Digital combat re-creation sequences and world renowned paintings serve as the backdrop for understanding the events that led to the war of freedom which began in 168 B.C.E. These well-researched programs feature historians Stanley M. Burstein, Doron Mendels, Erich S. Gruen and Lawrence H. Schiffman. Everything you always wanted to know about the Hanukah story, but were afraid to ask! The DVD has additional pedagogic information, drawn from a variety of texts and sources. Both programs are on one DVD.