A historical novel of the Maccabee brothers' transformation from farmers to soldiers, fighting for freedom against Syrian-Greek conquerors.
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A historical novel of the Maccabee brothers' transformation from farmers to soldiers, fighting for freedom against Syrian-Greek conquerors.
Simon, the oldest of five brothers, chronicles the transformation from farmers to soldiers of the five Maccabee brothers and of their struggle for freedom against the Syrian-Greek conquerers of Judea, in a historical novel that recreates the events celebrated by Jews during the holiday of Hanukkah.
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content depicted.
Frequent battle scenes likely with graphic violence due to war themes.
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Central Jewish themes tied to Hanukkah and cultural struggle.
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Themes of resistance and freedom against oppression.
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Likely depictions of systemic oppression and war-related suffering.
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