by Oui
Sat Jan 20th, 2024 at 10:54:01 AM EST
We have to look back to Antioch IV and the reign of the "mad" king of Syria.
Antiochus IV - The Seleucid dynasty
Antiochus IV Epiphanes, (Greek: "God Manifest") also called Antiochus Epimanes (the Mad), (born c. 215 BCE--died 164, Tabae, Iran), Seleucid king of the Hellenistic Syrian kingdom who reigned from 175 to 164 BCE. As a ruler he was best known for his encouragement of Greek culture and institutions. His attempts to suppress Judaism brought on the Wars of the Maccabees.
Antiochus's hellenizing policies brought him into conflict with the prosperous non-Greek temple organizations, and particularly with the Jews. Since Antiochus III's reign the Jews had enjoyed extensive autonomy under their high priest. They were divided into two parties, the orthodox Hasideans (Pious Ones) and a reform party that favoured Hellenism. For financial reasons Antiochus supported the reform party and, in return for a considerable sum, permitted the high priest, Jason, to build a gymnasium in Jerusalem and to introduce the Greek mode of educating young people. In 172, for an even bigger tribute, he appointed Menelaus in place of Jason. In 169, however, while Antiochus was campaigning in Egypt, Jason conquered Jerusalem--with the exception of the citadel--and murdered many adherents of his rival Menelaus. When Antiochus returned from Egypt in 167 he took Jerusalem by storm and enforced its Hellenization. The city forfeited its privileges and was permanently garrisoned by Syrian soldiers.
Thesis and anti-thesis.
Perhaps to unite society we should hold the sporting games naked? Bearing the truth 😂
Appreciate for many revolutions in history you will plant the seeds of a counter-revolution. The Empire Strikes Back
Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabees
Dynasty and a rebellious teenage daughter Cleopatra with a different vision of the world ...
Lesson for emperor Joe who envisioned himself as the great leader of the Neocon Empire, fighting wars in Near Asia and the Middle East he can't win.
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The assassination of a Hamas commander in Beirut appears to have set Israel on the path to a broader regional war. And it's a war the United States does not believe it can win.
Comparisons seldom are just, but for Joe I will make an exception ...
"Why are pyromaniacs often a firefighter?"
No Joe, fighting wars of choice does make you a hero. Lack of courage. The reign of King Bibi endures.
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In TV interview, war cabinet minister who lost soldier son says new elections needed soon to restore public trust; warns only way to save hostages in near term is through deal
Pre-emptive attack ... one more regime change Joe? Call John Bolton.
Biden - again - falsely says his son Beau died in Iraq - but catches himself confusing the Iraq and Ukraine Wars - while discussing the causes of worldwide inflation during Florida speech
Is Joe überhaupl fit for another term as commander-in-chief and serve "We The People" in the White House.
See my recent diary ...
Deutsches "BILD" vom Dritten Weltkrieg
