The period of the Hasmonaeans, from Judah Maccabee to Aristobulus II, laid the foundation for the divided religious scene that existed when Jesus was on earth.
Hasmoneide ajajärk alates Juudas Makabeusest ja lõpetades Aristobulos II - ga rajas aluse religioossele killustatusele, mis valitses Jeesuse maise elu ajal.