
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2023)
Oct 9, 2023
The podcast discusses the severe persecution and desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. It introduces the book of Maccabees and the fear of the Lord. It explores the pressures faced by Jews to assimilate into Greek culture and the defiance of those who refused. It also emphasizes courage, faithfulness, and wisdom in the face of trials.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction to Maccabees and the Reign of Antiochus Epiphanes
01:50 • 2min
The Desecration and Persecution
03:52 • 16min
Antiochus Desecrates the Temple and Enforces Totalitarianism
19:46 • 2min
Resisting Conformity and Persevering in Faith
21:42 • 4min
Courage, Faithfulness, and Wisdom
26:00 • 6min
