17K views · 1.4K reactions | At sunset, Jews around the world will begin the celebration of the Festival of Lights, known as Hanukkah. It’s a commemoration of the re-dedication of the temple during the second century BC, when Jews defeated Seleucid armies in the Maccabean Revolt. Sign up to receive audio features in your email similar to this one at museumofthebible.org/thebook. | Museum of the Bible | Facebook