Chanukah - Culture and Anarchy Hebrew and Hellenist | Piny Hackenbroch
Matthew Arnold First, never go against the best light you have; secondly, take care that your light be not darkness. Thomas Wilson It was Eric Gruen, in his Heritage and Hellenism, who wrote that the Macabbean revolution sparked a process that helped to define Jewish character for generations to come. Their successes led to an increasing drive for Jewish self-esteem and independent status. Yet, the festival of Chanukah seems to be surrounded by ambiguity and mystery as to its true essence.Wh...
Source: timesofisrael.com