What was the purpose of account of the Maccabean Revolt? Who was the intended audience?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabean_Revolt

Answer 2

Ms Sue I am not understanding that is the Maccabean Revolt written for the gentiles to read in the future? Or is it for the Jews so they are aware of the past

Answer 3

As I understand it, this account was written for the Jews.

http://marginalia.lareviewofbooks.org/re-examining-hanukkah/3/