Episode 38 The Second Joseph

A fascinating, long-forgotten Jew briefly takes leadership in Jerusalem, but he is very different from his namesake.
A fascinating, long-forgotten Jew briefly takes leadership in Jerusalem, but he is very different from his namesake.
The less famous, much more virtuous, Seleucid ruler of Jerusalem deserves to be remembered today.
As Hellenism emerges in Jerusalem, the differences between the Greeks and the Jews are laid bare.
As Greek culture tightens its grip, legendary acts of heroism occur in Jerusalem.
Judah was unique as a warrior because he always gave glory to God.
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