It was included in standard printed Christian Bibles in the deuterocanon section. He extensively uses the first thirteen chapters of it in Books 12 and 13 of his work Jewish Antiquities, paraphrasing it directly in parts, although supplementing it with other Greek histories such as Nicolaus of Damascus. By the end of the war, Simon was the only one of the five sons of Mattathias to survive and he ushered in an 80-year period of Jewish . The kingdom began to decline under Ptolemy IV Philopator, who was a bad administrator and led a dissolute life. If you like what I write, become my partner by donating. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Another is that, while they were included by the Jews of Alexandria in the Septuagint, they may not have gained much popularity in Jerusalem. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israel's ancient . When war broke out between these two brothers the Romans intervened, took Jerusalem and brought the monarchy to an end. In those days rose up Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem; and he lived at Modin. [14][15] Various reconstructions have been proposed: Gustaf Dalman, meanwhile, suggests that the title is a corruption of the Aramaic "The Book of the House of the Hasmoneans". 15:11). He reports the calamities the Jewish people experience on account of their sins, while also stressing the role played by God in his providence, who watches over them as he promised he would (cf. VERSE 38. The doctrine expressed in the book is the customary belief of Israel, without the new developments which appear in 2Maccabees and Daniel. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. Hope for life beyond death enabled the people of God to commit their lives fully to the God who had called them, even when this seemed of no benefit in worldly terms. More. Journey through the Bible, one book at a time, with the 2nd edition of our Books of the Bible journal. The people, in turn, must worship the Lord alone and observe exactly the precepts of the law given to them. Flavius Josephus, the first century Jewish historian, carries the story forward; only he gives the surname Hasmoneus, which applies to the successors of the early Maccabees up to Aristobulus II. CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize, Chronology. This might mean the women were forcibly tattooed. The army of Judas at Bethsura consists of 10,000 according to 1 Macc 4:29, but of 80,000 according to 2 Macc 11:2. 504 Pages, 6.12 x 9.25 in, 2 b-w illus. 1 Maccabees was probably written in Jerusalem, but 3 and 4 Maccabees derive from the diaspora. each should forsake his own laws. VERSE 37. perhaps even Sadducean, tendency interpenetrates the entire work" (Fischer, 4:441) and the "author of 1 Maccabees identifies unreservedly with the rebels and their leaders." (Efron, 47; Sievers, 2). Origen (cited by Eusebius Eccl Hist vi. [44] Notably, the author makes no reference to the idea of a bodily resurrection, which the Sadducees opposed. Greece. 1 Maccabees covers this entire 40-year period. Ptolemy, a loyal general of Alexanders, was made satrap of Egypt in 323 when Alexander died, and in 304 he assumed the title of king, annexing Cyprus, Palestine, and the Lebanon. 2nd century bc) Priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against Antiochus IV Epiphanes in Palestine and reconsecrated the defiled Temple of Jerusalem. The works main religious theme is that the martyrs sufferings vicariously expiated the sins of the entire Jewish people. [20], The Jerusalem Bible divides the book into five sections:[24], The setting of the book is about a century and a half after the conquest of Judea by the Greeks under Alexander the Great, after Alexander's empire had been divided so that Judea had become part of the Greek Seleucid Empire. 1 Maccabees 1:54. (He had previously become king of Greece.) Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. In this connection it gives a very moving account of the martyrdom of seven brothers, whose names are unknown but who are popularly called the Maccabees (2 Mac 7:1 ff). And he took the silver and the gold and the precious vessels; and he took the hidden treasures which he found. 2 He fought many battles, captured fortresses, and put the kings of the earth to death. While Judas is eventually killed in battle, the Maccabees eventually achieve autonomy and then independence for Judea under the leadership of the Hasmonean family. That is, he spoke deceitfully. [67] and Knox Bible.[68]. The original book was apparently written in Hebrew, as is indicated by a number of Hebrew idioms used by the author. 3 He advanced to the ends of the earth, gathering plunder from many . 2 Maccabees is harder to date but many scholars locate it in the early first century bc. They establish a gymnasium, where men socialized in the nude. A Greek version of the text was printed for the first time in 15141517 in the Complutensian Polyglot Bible. The 1643 Westminster Confession says that the books "are of no authority in the Church of God, not to be any otherwise approved", for example. He refuses to comply with Antiochus' officers and, in an act of utter defiance, murders a Jew who attempts to offer pagan sacrifice, killing the officer as well. (2) 1 Maccabees 1:11-16:24: History of the Jews from 175 to 135 BC. When he died his widow, Alexandra, married his elder brother, Alexander Janneus, and she remained on the throne while her son Hyrcanus II was high priest. Her sanctuary was laid waste like a wilderness, her feasts were turned into mourning, her Sabbaths into reproach, her honor into contempt. In either case, only the Greek text has survived, and this only through its inclusion in the Christian canon. Both Origen and Jerome claim to have seen a Hebrew text of 1 Maccabees. Probably written about 100 B.C.E., the book was included as scripture in the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible and later included in Christian scripture until the Protestant Reformation, when the apocrypha of the Old Testament were generally rejected by Protestants. This is alluded to in two other passages: Daniel 9:27. The other Jews then reason that, when attacked, they must fight even on the holy day. The author sees the revolt as divinely ordained, but downplays direct divine intervention such as miracles. An unknown editor, the Epitomist, used the factual notes of a historian, Jason of Cyrene, to write this historical polemic. Look out for what you might learn about the Judaism of the period from the story. What did it mean to be Jewish in a predominantly Greek culture? First Maccabees covers the efforts of the Jewish people to regain their freedom following the desecration of the temple by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. VERSE 1. VERSE 35. In 285 he abdicated in favor of his son Ptolemy II, who became involved in a struggle with the Seleucid kings. Corrections? Throughout the early Christian period, IV Maccabees was wrongly attributed to Josephus. 1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book written by a Jewish author and included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canons of the Bible. VERSE 64. Antiochus makes Judaism illegal. This text explicitly states that there is an interim stage where souls are purified and that they can be helped by suffrages offered by the living. INTRODUCING MATTATHIAS. 13-16). [20], During the Crusades, Pope Urban II and other church leaders used 1 Maccabees 2 to justify the concept of holy war against the Muslim kingdoms controlling the holy city of Jerusalem. [43] Rather, the author interprets events as God using the military genius of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers as the instrument to achieve the liberation of Judea. First Maccabees can be divided as follows: Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. he spoke words in subtlety. Jerome likewise claims "the first book of Maccabees I have found to be Hebrew, the second is Greek, as can be proved from the very style" (per Prologus Galeatus). After Judass death, the war continued intermittently under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. They will not live a lie. Omissions? The book draws a sharp contrast between Jews and Gentiles, similar to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Though initially hailed as liberators, the Selucid family wasted no time in leaving their mark upon Judea. Jonathan's capture in 143 BC, having been double-crossed by Diodotus Tryphon, is recorded in 1 Maccabees 12:48. For more details about the Maccabees family and battles with the Greeks, please read 1 Maccabees. It was probably written sometime in the second century bc, in other words very shortly after the events it described. That is, about 170 BC. And they got possession of the strong cities in the land of Egypt; and he took the spoils of Egypt. VERSE 34. Friend and confederate. The vigorous reaction to this attempt established for a time the religious and political independence of the Jews. 1 Maccabees is best known for its account of the recapture of Jerusalem in the year 164 BC and rededication of the Second Temple: the origin behind the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Collins 2000 discusses 2, 3, and 4 Maccabees in this study of Jewish identity constructions in the diaspora in the Hellenistic period. 1:8 And his servants bare rule every one in his place. 25) gives testimony to the existence of an original Hebrew text. And at the doors of the houses and in the streets they burned incense. The author, probably a Palestinian Jew, is unknown. The First Book of Macabbees is recognized as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. Among other effects, this discouraged the Jewish rite of circumcision even further, which had already been officially forbidden; a man's state could not be concealed in the gymnasium, where men trained and socialized in the nude. His severest condemnation goes, not to the Seleucid politicians, but to the lawless apostates among his own people, adversaries of Judas and his brothers, who are models of faith and loyalty. For Jews, a highlight of 1 Maccabees is its description of the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem and the institution of Hanukkah. The school of philosophy seen in 1 Maccabees is often thought to be a predecessor to the philosophy of the Sadducees in later eras. The narrative is primarily prose text, but is interrupted by seven poetic sections, which imitate classical Hebrew poetry. were recognized by the Fathers as inspired, there is an interim stage where souls are purified. Help me reach the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. "[42][43] All of this makes clear that God has specifically chosen a new dynasty to rule Judea, the Hasmoneans. the hundred and thirty and seventh year. 1:9 And after his death they all put crowns upon themselves; so did their sons after them many years: and evils were multiplied in the earth. they made themselves uncircumcised. 01793 418222. Thus did they in their might to Israel, to those that were found month by month in the cities. To keep the Law of Moses would mean being put to death. Compare 1 Maccabees 10:65. Sign up for our short, weekly email about how we're inviting people to discover the Bible. [1], The author of 1 Maccabees is anonymous and unknown. While enforcement may be targeting only Jewish leaders, ordinary Jews were also killed as a warning to others. (He had previously become king of Greece.) 2 He had five sons: John, who was called Gaddi; 3 Simon, who The name Maccabee, probably meaning "hammer," is actually applied in the Books of Maccabees to only one man, Judas, third son of the priest Mattathias and first leader of the revolt against the Seleucid kings who persecuted the Jews (1 Mc 2:4, 66; 2 Mc 8:5, 16; 10:1, 16).Traditionally the name has come to be extended to the brothers of Judas, his supporters . It has traditionally been considered highly trustworthy, although it is to some extent the "official" version of history according to the Hasmoneans and from the Maccabean point of view. From this it follows that, for the just man, supreme glory consists in being ready to give ones life, if necessary, to defend Gods intereststhe Law, which every Jew must strictly obey. Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. [23] Various historical documents are included as well, notably of negotiations and letters with the Roman Republic and Hellenistic Sparta. After successfully invading the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Antiochus IV captures Jerusalem and removes the sacred objects from the Temple in Jerusalem, slaughtering many Jews. As far as the dates of composition are concerned, these can be taken as approximately 100 B.C. 1 and 2 Maccabees are stories that reflect on oppression and resistance. The book is held as canonical scripture today in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox churches (except for the Orthodox Tewahedo). Judas's Maccabee title is generally tied to the Aramaic word maqqaba ("makebet" in modern Hebrew), "hammer" or "sledgehammer", in recognition of his prowess in battle. The First Book of Maccabees also gives a list of Jewish colonies scattered elsewhere through the Mediterranean at the time.[25]. [20] The book is not written in colloquial "common" Koine Greek of the 2nd century BC, but rather a more archaic style of Greek consciously imitative of the style of older scriptures. It is accepted in the Catholic and Orthodox canons. This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 19:13. On the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate; and even to the full end, and that determined, wrath will be poured out on the desolate. As we know, those who have left this world and enjoy the beatific vision, in the same act of charity in which they love God, are also praying for their brothers, who are members of the Church like themselves. It frequently imitates biblical phraseology and directly cites biblical precedents. View all posts by todd. The Greeks recognize him as high priest, but like Judas, he finds himself caught between competing Greek kings who are engaged in their own civil war for control of the Seleucid Empire. put to shame and fled. Maccabees does not mention the involvement of the mercenaries who are mentioned in other accounts, whereas other accounts do not mention the Jewish involvement. In 165 BC the Temple is freed and reconsecrated, so that ritual sacrifices may begin again. VERSE 21. and entered presumptuously into the sanctuary, and took the golden altar, and the candlestick of the light, and all that pertained thereto. Naturally, any account of the war of liberation led by Judas Maccabeus would have this effect and would show that victory was due to Gods powerful aid (2:19-22). VERSE 33. She, having offered God the lives of her sons, then offers herself in sacrifice, giving an example of fortitude and also of that faith in which she had reared her children. VERSE 8. It tells the story of how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress Temple worship and to destroy the practice of Jewish law. They are Jewish people who do not observe the Law. Did you read anything in the book that touched you, expanded your faith or made you think more deeply about your life and how you live it. 2 Chronicles. 1 Maccabees covers the period of 175 BCE to 134 BCE. And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. VERSE 19. And on the five and twentieth day of the month they sacrificed upon the idol altar of God. On his journey, the son Tobias meets Sarah, who is afflicted by a demon. [50] He also cites the fact that it makes various "admissions against interest" such as openly describing rebel military defeats, unlike 2 Maccabees which obscures or omits such matters. Demetrius' death is reported in 1 Maccabees 10:50, and Ptolemy VI Philometor and Alexander Balas, claimant to the Seleucid throne, enter into an agreement under which Alexander marries Cleopatra Thea, Ptolemy's daughter (1 Maccabees 10:58). And his servants bare rule, each one in his place. And if you like what you see, check out our complete Online Course about the first five books of the Bible, a.k.a. Pre-modern translations of the work were made in Latin, Syriac, and Armenian. As a surname it was also applied to his brothers and, by extension . It is not known whether Josephus's copy of 1 Maccabees was missing the final three chapters, or he simply found a better source for that era of history. Every bridegroom took up lamentation, she that sat in the marriage chamber was in heaviness. The following is a brief analysis of 1 Maccabees: (1) 1 Maccabees 1:1-10: An account of the rise of the Seleucid Dynasty. And he took the spoils of the city, and set it on fire, and pulled down the houses thereof and the walls thereof on every side. The Septuagint was preserved by early Christians as the basis for the Christian Old Testament. 1 Maccabees . In Chapter 2, there is a line from a dying Mattathias who tells his sons to always listen to Simon and that "he shall be your father", seemingly praising him even over Judas. 1 and 2 Maccabees are set during the reign of the Seleucid Greek empire (the part of the Greek empire that found its roots in Syria). Antiochus persecutes the Jewish people. That is, each nation should abandon its religious customs. Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable history, but not a part of Scripture. The Latin translation is sometimes useful to identify certain changes made by Lucian of Antioch to the Greek text.[66]. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The book 2 Maccabees, preserved right next to 1 Maccabees in the Septuagint, provides a striking contrast in theology, and the works are often compared. Unsure of the meaning of a word or phrase in the Bible? The title of 1 and 2 Maccabees is taken from the surname of Judas (1 Mace. Simon follows Jonathan as the next Jewish leader "in place of Judas and your brother Jonathan",[34] taking on civil, military and liturgical roles: "great high priest, governor, and leader of the Jews". And they led captive the women and the children, and the cattle they took in possession. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ; and the Seleucids, who took over large parts of the Middle East and moved into Palestine in 200 B.C. From Alexander to Antiochus. Ancient manuscripts of the text include the Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Venetus, as well as several scrolls. The festival of Hanukkah is instituted by Judas Maccabeus and his brothers to celebrate this event (1 Maccabees 4:59). 1 Alexander of Macedon son of Philip had come from the land of Kittim and defeated Darius king of the Persians and Medes, whom he succeeded as ruler, at first of Hellas. And on the fifteenth day of Chislev, in the hundred and forty and fifth year, they built an abomination of desolation upon the altar, and in the cities of Judah on every side they built idol altars. It runs from the end of the reign of Seleucus IV, the predecessor of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, up to the defeat of Nicanor, shortly before the death of Judas Maccabeusthat is, a period of fifteen years (176-161), which are covered in chapters 1-7 of the first book. St. Augustine wrote in The City of God that they were preserved for their accounts of the martyrs. 2 Maccabees interprets the misfortunes of the Jews as God's punishment for their own sins; the author of 1 Maccabees depicts the problems as due to the external evil of Antiochus IV and his generals, not as a cleansing ordeal that was in some sense divine will. The two Books of Maccabees contain independent accounts of events (in part identical) that accompanied the attempted suppression of Judaism in Palestine in the second century B.C. Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries. 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and slaughtered the kings of the earth. Jonathan is eventually captured by the Seleucid Greek ruler Diodotus Tryphon. (He had previously become king of Greece.) [21][22] The English equivalent would be writing new books in the style of the King James Version. VERSE 55. Simon, who was called Thassi; Chapter 2 1 1 In those days Mattathias, son of John, son of Simeon, a priest of the family of Joarib, left Jerusalem and settled in Modein. It is considered one of the most accurate accounts of Jewish history for the period which it covers. Rabbinic Judaism generally disapproved of the rule of the Hasmonean dynasty, but the book is openly pro-Hasmonean, one of several factors for a lack of enthusiasm for the book within later Judaism. And he had five sons, John, who was surnamed Gaddis; VERSE 3. many in Israel were fully resolved. These translations have no copyright restrictions. Many scholars suggest that these Church Fathers may have had access to a Biblical Aramaic paraphrase of the workmost Christians writers of the time did not distinguish between Hebrew and Aramaic. Other texts lay stress on the intercession of the saints and the value of prayers for the dead (12:43-46), which are the basis of the dogma of the communion of saints. He then imposes a tax and establishes a fortress in Jerusalem. Gentile forces still hold a fortress in Jerusalem, however, as well as many towns in Judea and Galilee. . The rededication of the Jerusalem Temple described in 4:3659 (see 2Mc 10:18) is the origin of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah. [ a] 2 He had five sons: John, who was called Gaddi; 3 Simon, who was called Thassi; 4 Judas, who was called Maccabeus; 5 Eleazar, who was called Avaran; and Jonathan, who was called . Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). In the Church of England's lectionary of 1922 in the Book of Common Prayer, 1st Maccabees is appointed annually to be read in late summer/early autumn. Through a series of events, Tobit goes blind and sends his son on a journey accompanied by the angel Raphael disguised as a human. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israels ancient heroes, the Judges, Samuel, and David. This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 19:27. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=1_Maccabees&oldid=1044072, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. As the Bible says, "On the eighth day, God created Shmoop and saw that it was good." Or something like that. The book of 1 Maccabees clearly favors the revolution against the Seleucid and the Hasmonean dynasty. 1 Maccabees - Chapter 1. And there came great mourning upon Israel, in every place where they were; the beauty of the women was changed. [40] Jews who complain about Judas's activities "bring to the king an accusation against the people". In the year 142 BCE, after more than 500 years of subjugation, the Jews were again masters of their own fate. Antipathy toward the Seleucid-friendly Hellenizing Jews is unsurprising, as they were enemies in war, but 1 Maccabees extends criticism to internal Jewish opponents of the Hasmoneans as well. And they shed innocent blood on every side of the sanctuary, and defiled the sanctuary. However, after successfully invading the Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt, Antiochus IV enters Jerusalem and removes the sacred objects from the Temple. Maccabees , (fl. Its vocabulary and style indicate a Greek original. Another explanation concerns the different origins of the books. Unlike most of the Books of the Maccabees, 1 Maccabees was written in Hebrew and translated into Greek as part of the . When we first meet Hiro Protagonist, he delivers pizzas for the mob in L.A.; he's also a brilliant hacker and sword-wielding genius, but his plays-poorly-with-others personality means he needs a day job. This suggests that in antiquity, IV Maccabees, dealing almost exclusively with martyrdom, may have been the most highly regarded. It gives detailed accounts of the Maccabean revolt led by Judas Maccabeus, as well as the martyrdoms of Eleazar and seven brothers. The First Book of Maccabees (I Maccabees) is historical work extant in Greek, covering the period of 40 years from the accession of Antiochus Epiphanes (175 B.C.E.) Maccabees , (fl. 62 Do not fear the words of sinners, for their splendour will turn into dung and worms. Editor's note: The following homily delivered by the Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D, S.T.D., on 1 August 2017, commemoration of the Holy Maccabees (Extraordinary Form) at the Church of . VERSE 60. It also seems to have been written in Judea where knowledge of Hebrew would have been more widespread. And they did all put diadems upon themselves after that he was dead, and so did their sons after them many years: and they multiplied evils in the earth. The rabbinical sages of this period had learned from experience that revolt against the Gentiles (in this case the Romans) brought disaster. [41] The book dismisses a defeat suffered by other commanders named Joseph and Azariah as because "they did not listen to Judas and his brothers. his heart was lifted up. The period of peace and prosperity is celebrated in a biblical-style poetic passage, the "Eulogy of Simon",[36] which Rappaport considers to be "one of the most important poetic passages in 1 Maccabees".[37]. He achieves semi-independence from the Seleucid Empire and gains recognition of his rulership from the Roman Senate in 139. During the Protestant Reformation, the book (along with other books in the Catholic deuterocanon) was classed as biblical apocrypha in Protestantism, material useful for background but not canonical. Alternatively, Maccabee also might have been derived from the battle cry of the revolt, Mi Kamocha B'elim, YHWH ("Who is like you among the heavenly powers, YHWH!! In the middle of the week he will cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease. According to the text, some Jewish men even engaged in foreskin restoration in order to pass as fully Greek. He plays one faction off against the other, obtaining various benefits for the Jews in exchange for his military support. 1 Maccabees 1. VERSE 41. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became to them a citadel. 16:1 Then John came up from Gazara, and told Simon his father what Cendebeus had done against their people. This was a village twenty miles northwest of Jerusalem. The author propagates "Hasmonean propaganda" in the sense of upholding the righteousness of the Hasmoneans and their just claim to rule the Hasmonean kingdom. That is, about 176 BC. Purpose of The Book of 1 Maccabees: The purpose in writing 1 Maccabees Book is to record the deliverance of Israel that God worked through the family of Mattathias (5:62) - especially through his three sons, Judas, Jonathan, and Simon, and his grandson, John Hyrcanus. VERSE 27. Scholarly estimates for the date of authorship include: Roman Missal, Lectionary, Revised Edition approved for use in the dioceses of England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, published by Collins, Geoffrey Chapman and Veritas, 1981, 1982, volumes 2 and 3, The Revolt of the Maccabees: The True Story Behind Hanukkah, "The date of the first Book of Maccabees", "MACCABEES, THE - JewishEncyclopedia.com", "The Original Language of 1 Maccabees: A Reexamination,", "1 Maccabees, the first book of Maccabees", Session IV Celebrated on the eighth day of April, 1546 under Pope Paul III, The First Book of Machabees Liber I Machaborum, Erran Baron Cohen Presents: Songs in the Key of Hanukkah, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1_Maccabees&oldid=1141777926, Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 3:1 to 9:22, under the leadership of Judas Maccabeus, 9:23 to 12:53, under the leadership of Jonathan, Chapters 1316, under the leadership of Simon. The Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes eventually comes to rule over Syria. THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES. Talk about how this story might have inspired the Jews of Jesus day in the light of their oppression by the Romans. The Book: 1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book of the Bible which was written by a Jewish (pre-Christian) author, probably about 100 BC, after the restoration of an independent Jewish kingdom. VERSE 16. 2nd century bc) Priestly family of Jews who organized a successful rebellion against Antiochus IV Epiphanes in Palestine and reconsecrated the defiled Temple of Jerusalem.The rebellion began under the leadership of the Jewish priest Mattathias after Antiochus sought to stamp out Judaism by forbidding all Jewish practices and desecrating the temple (167 bc). His son, Ptolemy III Euergetes, extended his empire into Persia. saves his butt from a delivery-gone-bonkers, he decides to play nice with . 20 And now we have . for the first and 124 B.C. 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