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Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Maccabean Martyrdom and Faith

This chapter examines the courageous resistance of the Maccabean family against Seleucid oppression, focusing on Judas Maccabeus and the tragic martyrdom of their mother witnessing her sons' deaths. It highlights themes of faith and sacrifice, drawing parallels to the suffering of the Blessed Virgin Mary while emphasizing the importance of intercession, prayer, and the connection between the living and deceased in the context of sovereignty and belief.

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