Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: 1 Maccabees
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1 Maccabees is a historical account of the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. It narrates the events leading up to the revolt, including the attempts of Antiochus IV Epiphanes to suppress Jewish religious practices, and the subsequent uprising led by Mattathias and his sons, Judas Maccabeus, Jonathan Maccabeus, and Simon Maccabeus. The book details the military campaigns and political struggles of the Maccabees as they fought for Jewish independence and restored the Temple in Jerusalem. It offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious tensions of the time and highlights the significance of faith and courage in the face of oppression.Book Details
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