#2 Not for Gentiles Only: The Book of Maccabees

The Book of Maccabees which is the foundation of the Chanukah is not found in the Hebrew Bible. Nor in the Protestant Bible (except as part of the Apocrypha, works of 'dubious' origin.)

It is found in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Bible.

There are several theories as to why this Book is not part of the Jewish Canon. I would tell you myself but I have to go shopping for dinner.

Here is a link that might help you with all of that. Why the Maccabees aren't in the Bible.

And enjoy Episode 2: