Hasmonaean
- a variation of Hasmonean.
Example Sentences
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The external splendour of the Hasmonaean kingdom did not at once die away,—the downfall of the Seleucidae, which was its negative condition, being also a slow affair.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
The attempt to crush the serpent which had thus effected a lodgment in the Hasmonaean house came too late.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
During the decennia which immediately followed, Jewish history was practically absorbed in vain attempts to restore the old Hasmonaean kingdom.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
The division of the Hasmonaean state into five "aristocracies" by Gabinius had no effect in diminishing the feeling of national unity cherished by the Jews of Palestine.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
But whilst the old Hellenistic party had been crushed the Hasmonaean state was of the nature of a compromise.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
