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Judith (Joo-dith). The heroine of the story by the same name, Judith uses her beauty to seduce and kill the commander of the enemy of God’s people. The name Judith means “a woman of Judah.” Judaism (Joo-day-ism). This is the name for the historical religion of the Jewish people, often qualified as ancient Judaism—the Hebrew religion—and Second Temple period Judaism—the form of Judaism prominent during the Maccabean Revolt. Kittim (Kitt-eem). The biblical name for regions to the west of Israel, in general, and for ancient Greece in particular. Lysias (Lis-ias). In 1 Maccabees, Lysias is a Syrian commander of royal lineage who served as regent for the western kingdom of Antioch Epiphanes and as guardian for his son. Macedon (Mas-say-don). The ancient, classical name for Greece. Maccabeus (Macc-ah-bay-us). The nickname “The Hammer” given to Judas Maccabeus, the oldest son of Mattathias who led Israel after the death of his father. Their revolt became known by the name “Maccabean Revolt.” Maccabees (Macc-ah-bees). The family of descendants of Mattathias who led the revolt against their Seleucid oppressors. Mattathias (Matt-ah-thy-as). Patriarch of the Maccabees who began the revolt against the oppressive rule of Antiochus Epiphanes.