Maccabees #22 - The Romans Move East
Posted in Maccabees on Mar 21st, 2009 No Comments »
After subduing Carthage, the Romans turned their attention towards the east. They defeated King Antiochus III of the Seleucid kingdom, and warned his son, Antiochus IV, not to conquer Egypt. This humilation may have led to the decision of Antiochus IV to force the Jews to live as Gentiles. While the Maccabees fought against the Greeks, the Roman world enjoyed long periods of peace, even while Roman power extended even further to the east.
