PART III.

_Rise of the Asmonean Dynasty._

CHAP. I. Mattathias and Judas Maccabæus

CHAP. II. Battle of Emmaus――Re-dedication of the Temple

CHAP. III. Exploits and Death of Judas Maccabæus

CHAP. IV. Jonathan Maccabæus

CHAP. V. Exploits and Death of Jonathan

CHAP. VI. Simon Maccabæus

CHAP. VII. John Hyrcanus and Alexander Jannæus