The Age of the Maccabees (1)

Introductory Remarks: Because it is impossible to finish the printing of a story of the usual size in this volume, which will run only through the month of May, the undersigned sought for, but could not obtain a short story for this department of “Beacon Lights”. Consequently, he presents to our read­ers this short history of “The Age of the Maccabees”. It has historical value for our youth, and gives us a glimpse into the history of a few faithful Jews during the darkest period of Israels...