Help growing learners discover the deeper story behind Hanukkah with Discovering Hanukkah: The Maccabees, the Temple & the Feast of Dedication, an illustrated history and faith book created especially for children ages 8–10.
This book is designed for kids who are ready to move beyond a simple introduction to Hanukkah but are not quite ready for a dense historical study. Through approachable text and vivid illustrations, young readers are introduced to the people, places, and events that shaped the Feast of Dedication.
Children will learn about the difficult period when YHWH’s people faced pressure to abandon His ways, the courage of those who remained faithful, the rise of the Maccabees, the struggle surrounding Jerusalem, and the restoration and rededication of the Temple.
Rather than presenting Hanukkah as simply a celebration of candles, this book helps children understand the deeper themes of:
- Dedication to YHWH
- Courage when faithfulness is difficult
- The Maccabees and their place in Hanukkah history
- Jerusalem and the Temple
- The cleansing and rededication of the Temple
- Why Hanukkah is called the Feast of Dedication
- The meaning of remembrance and faithfulness
- Hanukkah traditions and the eight nights of celebration
- The biblical connection to Yeshua at the Feast of Dedication in John 10:22–23
The history is presented in a way that is substantial enough for growing learners while remaining clear, engaging, and age appropriate.
Beautiful full-color illustrations help ancient Jerusalem and the Maccabean story come alive, making this book a meaningful addition to Hanukkah family reading, homeschool studies, feast-day learning, and Messianic children’s education.
Recommended Age
Best suited for ages 8–10.
This title is a great bridge between the younger Olive Shoots Hanukkah storybooks and the more detailed The Maccabees: Courage, Revolt & Rededication, which is written for approximately ages 10–14+.
Part of the Olive Shoots Little Learners collection from We Be Shabbatin’.
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8'' x 8'' |
| Width, in |
8.00 |
| Height, in |
8.00 |
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