[dangus]

Go READ the book of Maccabees. Judah certainly was no robber, and he led an ARMY in a DEFENSIVE BATTLE to reclaim lands lost by FORCE.

[af_vet_1981]

Go READ the book of Maccabees. Judah certainly was no robber, and he led an ARMY in a DEFENSIVE BATTLE to reclaim lands lost by FORCE.

I have a favorable view of Judah Maccabee. I would understand if a Hellenic/Syrian version of his deeds would make him look more like an insurrectionist. I view neither Antiochus Epiphanes, nor Herod, nor Pilate in a favorable light.

The English translation of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John respectively labels BarAbbas
1. a notable prisoner
2. one who had committed murder in the insurrection
3. one who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison
4. a robber

• And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
• And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
• (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
• Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.