The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 46: 2 Machabees
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 46: 2 Machabees" is a historical and religious text likely written in the late 16th to mid-17th century. The work offers a detailed account of the struggles of the Jewish people, focusing on the events surrounding the Maccabean Revolt against Antiochus IV and the persecution suffered by the Jews during this tumultuous period. The opening portion of "2 Machabees" sets the stage with letters from the Jews in
Jerusalem to their brethren in Egypt, expressing gratitude for their deliverance from the tyrannical rule of Antiochus. The text emphasizes themes of faith, resilience, and the importance of maintaining Jewish traditions amid great adversity. Key figures such as Judas Maccabeus, who is later introduced as a leader of the revolt, are highlighted alongside striking narratives of divine intervention and communal prayer during times of crisis. This section serves not only as a historical account but also as a profound reflection on the Jewish faith and identity during a period of intense persecution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 46: 2 Machabees The Challoner Revision |
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| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Maccabees |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Apocrypha. Maccabees, 2nd |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8346 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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