In the Temple, Antiochus sets up an idol of Zeus, the "abomination of desolation" (1:54). Mattathias, a zealous Jewish priest, refuses to partake of the pagan sacrifice which is being forced on him.

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Storm Éowyn is being felt across the central belt as a rare red weather warning has come into effect in Scotland. The area covered by the high winds alert - which lasts until 17:00 - has been ...