My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast (Panther, 1960). 188 pages. Fourth edition. "My Glorious Brothers," penned by the acclaimed author of the Hollywood epic "Spartacus," Howard Fast, is a powerful and moving historical novel that brings to life the legendary Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. This gripping narrative tells the story of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, who led a courageous Jewish uprising against Greek oppression in the second century BC. A little more than a century and a half before the birth of Christ, a small group of Jewish families dared to defy their Syrian-Greek conquerors. For three decades, they waged a remarkable struggle for freedom and religious liberty, a heroic resistance unparalleled in human history. This tale, celebrated by Jews worldwide, has become a cornerstone of Jewish identity and a testament to the enduring power of courage and resilience. "My Glorious Brothers" masterfully depicts the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of these c