Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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The Desecration and Persecution
This chapter explores the actions of Antiochus, the invasion of Egypt, and the persecution of the Jews. It details the desecration of the temple in Jerusalem, the plundering of the land, and the installation of Gentile cults. The chapter emphasizes the determination of many people in Israel to remain faithful to their beliefs despite facing the threat of death.
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