Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7300 Institutions and culture of OT » 7354 feasts and festivals » 7356 Feast of Dedication This feast began on 25th Kislev (November/December) and lasted seven days. It celebrated the cleansing of the temple and altar by Judas Maccabeus after they had been defiled by Antiochus Epiphanes. Jesus Christ was challenged to declare his messiahship at the Feast of Dedication |
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