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1 Maccabees
Book • 1998
This book provides an in-depth analysis of 1 Maccabees, a key text in the Apocrypha.
John R. Bartlett examines the historical and cultural background of the Maccabean period, the political and religious developments, and the literary structure of the text.
The guide is designed for scholars and students interested in understanding the significance of 1 Maccabees within the broader context of Jewish history and biblical studies.
John R. Bartlett examines the historical and cultural background of the Maccabean period, the political and religious developments, and the literary structure of the text.
The guide is designed for scholars and students interested in understanding the significance of 1 Maccabees within the broader context of Jewish history and biblical studies.
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Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2025)
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Day 277: Such a Time as This (2025)
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Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2025)
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Day 281: Good and Evil (2025)
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Day 286: The Battle to Choose God (2025)
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Day 310: Rivals for the Heart (2025)
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Day 290: Judas Maccabeus Dies (2025)
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Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2025)
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as one of the four books during the Maccabean Revolt time period.


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Day 308: Little by Little (2025)
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Day 302: The Pursuit of Wisdom (2025)
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