{ "item_title" : "History of the Book of Maccabees", "item_author" : [" Cindy Crown "], "item_description" : "Discover the History Behind the Books of Maccabees What happened when ancient Judea found itself caught between powerful empires, competing cultures, and a growing threat to its religious traditions? The Books of Maccabees preserve the memory of a people who faced political pressure, religious persecution, military conflict, and profound internal divisions. At the center of the story are Mattathias, Judah Maccabee, and the family that led a resistance movement against the Seleucid ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes. But this is more than the story of a military revolt. It is also a story about faith, identity, cultural change, political independence, and the preservation of religious traditions. The book also goes beyond the historical events themselves. It examines the Books of Maccabees as ancient sources, considers what they reveal about Second Temple Judaism, explores their manuscript and transmission history, and explains why different Jewish and Christian traditions have treated these writings differently. Who Is This Book For? This book is written for anyone who wants to understand the historical world behind the Books of Maccabees without having to navigate overly complicated academic language. It will be especially valuable for: Readers interested in biblical and ancient Jewish historyChristians who want to understand the historical background of the Books of MaccabeesCatholic and Orthodox readers interested in the Deuterocanonical booksStudents of Second Temple Judaism and ancient historyBible study groups and religious educatorsReaders interested in the Maccabean Revolt and Hasmonean DynastyAnyone curious about the historical origins of HanukkahReaders interested in ancient manuscripts and biblical transmissionPeople who want to understand the world that existed before the rise of Christianity Begin the Journey Into Maccabean History The story of the Maccabees is a story of resistance, faith, political transformation, and historical memory. Its influence reaches far beyond the events of ancient Judea. Open these pages and discover the world behind the Books of Maccabees-the empires that shaped it, the people who resisted them, the battles that changed Judea, the Temple that was rededicated, and the legacy that continues to influence Jewish and Christian history today. Turn the page and begin your journey into the history of the Maccabees.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/195/9798191955148_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "14.00", "online_price" : "14.00", "our_price" : "14.00", "club_price" : "14.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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