Book 414

IV. The Sources of the Book 415

V. The History of the Maccabæan Struggle 423

(_a_) The Conquests of Alexander the Great, and the division of his Empire 424

(_b_) The original cause of the struggle; the leadership of Mattathias 424

(_c_) The leadership of Judas Maccabæus; religious liberty secured 427

(_d_) The leadership of Jonathan; the establishment of the Hasmonæan high-priesthood 431

(_e_) The leadership of Simon 436