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Second Book of Maccabees
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The Second Book of Maccabees is a Greek historical and theological account focusing on the Jewish struggle for independence during the Maccabean Revolt (circa 180–161 BCE).
It covers events from the reign of Seleucus IV to the defeat of Nicanor, emphasizing God's intervention, the sanctity of the Jerusalem Temple, and religious martyrdom.
Unlike 1 Maccabees, it is not a direct sequel but an abridgment of Jason of Cyrene's lost five-volume history.
The book highlights themes such as divine justice, resurrection, and prayers for the dead, and has influenced doctrines like purgatory in Catholicism.
It is included in Catholic and Orthodox biblical canons but is considered apocryphal in Judaism and Protestantism.
It covers events from the reign of Seleucus IV to the defeat of Nicanor, emphasizing God's intervention, the sanctity of the Jerusalem Temple, and religious martyrdom.
Unlike 1 Maccabees, it is not a direct sequel but an abridgment of Jason of Cyrene's lost five-volume history.
The book highlights themes such as divine justice, resurrection, and prayers for the dead, and has influenced doctrines like purgatory in Catholicism.
It is included in Catholic and Orthodox biblical canons but is considered apocryphal in Judaism and Protestantism.
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Mentioned by Father Mike Schmitz as part of the Bible in a Year podcast.
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Day 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2025)
