For hundreds of years in the land of Judea, the Jewish people had lived in peace. In the great temple of Jerusalem they kept a single lamp burning brightly—a symbol of their faith in God.

But when an evil king named Antiochus overwhelmed the country with his terrible decrees and violent soldiers, the flame was put out and the people's faith was put to its strongest test. The Story of Hanukkah is the story of a people's courageous fight for religious freedom, of the brilliant leader Judah the Maccabee, and of the miracle that restored the flame of faith to its rightful place and kept it burning against all odds.

Amy Ehrlich's triumphant narrative echoes the majesty and drama of its ancient sources. Coupled with the bold composition, brilliant colors, and emotionally gripping paintings of Ori Sherman, The Story of Hanukkah has all the impact of the miracle that was its inspiration.

From the dust jacket