John Hyrcanus

John Hyrcanus becomes ruler - expands territory, forcibly converts Idumeans (Edom) to Judaism, including Herod's ancestors

John Hyrcanus destroys Samaritan Temple - razes rival temple on Mount Gerizim, permanent enmity with Samaritans

Pharisee-Sadducee split emerges - John Hyrcanus breaks with Pharisees, joins aristocratic Sadducees, religious parties crystallize

Death of John Hyrcanus - Hasmonean state at peak, son Aristobulus I takes title 'King,' imprisons family