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#388 The Jewish Roots of Praying for the Dead - Joe Heschmeyer

Catholic Answers Focus

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The History of the Maccabees and Revolt

The first leader of the Maccabees and Revolt was Judas. He took up a collection among all his soldiers, amounting to 2000 silver drachmas,. which he sent to Jerusalem to provide for an expiatory sacrifice. The only biblical support for this feast of dedication that we know is Hanukkah today.

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