Judas Maccabeus
ancestor Jewish single tradition · 1
Judas Maccabeus was a renowned Jewish hero whose fame led to the name Judas becoming extremely common for Jewish men during the first century AD. He is referenced as a celebrated figure whose legacy influenced naming practices in ancient Jewish culture.
When
- First attested
- 200 BCE
- Attested period
- -200 – 100
- Historical notes
- Referenced as a renowned hero whose fame influenced first century AD Jewish naming practices.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“due to the renowned hero Judas Maccabeus. Consequently, numerous other figures with this name are mentioned throughout the New Testament.”
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