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Alcimus (Al-see-mus). The high priest in Jerusalem from 161–159 BC. He was condemned by the author of 1 Maccabees for aligning himself with “lawless and irreligious” Jews. Alexander the Great (III). He is known as one of the greatest leaders and conquerors of all time. His brief career (336–323 BC) began as king of Macedon—the ancient Greek city states conquered by his father, Philip II of Macedon. Alexander went on to conquer the Persian Empire in the east along with many other kingdoms, ranging from Egypt to India, and thereby spread the Greek language and culture throughout the known world. Amulet (Am-you-let). An ancient good luck charm, an amulet was any object worn in order to protect the wearer from harm. Anna. The wife of Tobit. Antioch (An-tee-ock). The capital city of the Seleucid kingdom in ancient Syria, which served as the base of power for Antiochus Epiphanes. Antiochus IV Epiphanes (An-tee-ock-us Epp-if-a-nees). The infamous ruler of the Seleucid kingdom from 175–164 BC, whose title, Epiphanes, means “God manifest.” Antiochus Eupator (You-pah-tor). The son of the Antiochus IV Epiphanes who ruled a short time under the regency of Lysias. His title, “Eupator” means “of a noble father.” He was killed when Demetrius I Soter took the throne. In Books Jesus Read he is referred to as Antiochus Jr.