The Eternal Light
The Maccabees
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The Eternal Light presents dramatic stories drawn from Jewish history, tradition, and religious life. This recording is identified with “The Maccabees,” a subject associated with the Jewish revolt against Seleucid rule and the origins of Hanukkah.
The program brings historical and spiritual themes to radio through dramatized storytelling, using the voices and sounds of the broadcast to make its subjects vivid for listeners. Its focus on Jewish heritage gives the stories a distinctive perspective, connecting events of the past with questions of faith, identity, and community.
With its serious, reflective tone, The Eternal Light offers an engaging way to encounter Jewish history through radio drama.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.