The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) - 2022
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Oct 9, 2022 AI Snips
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Maccabees Fill 400-Year Gap
- The Maccabean Revolt fills the 400-year silent gap with key historical context for Jesus' coming. - Early Christians used the Septuagint including Maccabees; Protestants later adopted a Jewish canon without these books.
Martyr Mother and Sons' Heroism
- A mother witnessed Antiochus Epiphanes torture her seven sons for refusing to betray their faith. - Their martyrdom reflects heroic faithfulness, resonating with the Blessed Virgin Mary's suffering with Jesus.
Prayer for the Dead Explained
- Second Maccabees 12 reveals prayer for the dead supporting the concept of the living body of Christ. - This teaches intercession with the saints, alive in Christ, which can be misunderstood by Protestants.