1 maccabees 3:48 commentary
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"; (The Jerome Biblical Commentary, vol. Tools Export: RIS CSV JSON Add to Logos Bible Software All Books on 1 Maccabees Forthcoming Works Academic Level Technical Theological View Critical Software Logos Accordance Olive Tree The celebration The two books that close the Old Testament, 1 and 2 Maccabees, are among the most enjoyable to read and the most difficult from which to draw lessons. 1913: 60; Pfeiffer 1949: 301; Goldstein 1976: 63; Bartlett 1998: 33). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The doctrine expressed in the book is the customary belief of Israel, without the new developments which appear in 2Maccabees and Daniel. 48They unrolled the scroll of the law, to learn about the things for which the Gentiles consulted the images of their idols. Web1 Maccabees 3:41 And the merchants of the country, hearing the fame of them, took silver and gold very much, with servants, and came into the camp to buy the children of Israel for slaves: a power also of Syria and of the land of the Philistines joined themselves unto them. King James Version (KJV) WebThe glory of God is a person fully alive ( Gloria Deo homo vivens) said St Irenaeus and only that person who has the perfect freedom to let go of everything, even physical life, for the sake of truth, justice and love and total commitment to the well-being of brother and sister is a fully alive person. He was an ardent patriot, for whom religion and nation were identical. Besides, we are weak since we have not eaten today. Web1 Maccabees 3:48 CEB In addition, they opened up the Law scroll to find answers to the kinds of questions Gentiles would ask of their idols. Request Permissions, Published By: The Society of Biblical Literature. narrative.
The conclusion News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. 2 Maccabees, instead of covering later years, shines a microscope on the first fifteen years of the same period, drawing its own lessons (which I will address in the next installment). Moreover, Mattathias begins the rebellion by killing the first Jew in his town who was willing to comply. occasions, which he calls 'the Great Synagogue' (3.44; 14:26-28): in the last Weblikeness of their images. - 1 Maccabees 3:47-48 Undeniable is the perfect outreach tool to connect with anyone that is skeptical of the claim that the Israelites of the Bible are were black, and have always been black. role in the public arena.
months[8]="Aug."; 47That day they fasted and wore sackcloth; they sprinkled ashes on their heads and tore their garments.
Pompey's entry into the holy places in 63 B.C.E.
26. * [3:24] About eight hundred: the figures given in this book for strength of armies and number of casualties are not always to be taken literally. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. I emphasize the link of the Macabees with Rome only because, here at the end, we suddenly feel ourselves on familiar ground. Psalms of Solomon 2; 8; 17 to that event might show). composition prior to 63 B.C.E. months[2]="Feb."; 45 Now Jerusalem lay void as a wilderness, there was none of her children that went in or out: the sanctuary also was trodden down, and aliens kept the strong hold; the heathen had their habitation in that place; and joy was taken from Jacob, and the pipe with the harp ceased.
54Then they blew the trumpets and cried out loudly. . First Maccabees can be divided as follows: Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. var date=time.getDate();
22He* will crush them before us; so do not fear them. Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. 1 Maccabees 3:48 in all English translations, The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible Compact Edition-hardcover, navy blue, The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Ed. knowledge of this period as to be indispensable. to the whole (16:23-24), while not necessitating a date after Hyrcanus's death, 11When Judas learned of it, he went out to meet him and struck and killed him. 51For your sanctuary has been trampled on and profaned, and your priests are in mourning and humbled. In addition, they opened up the Law scroll to find answers to the kinds of questions Gentiles would ask of their idols. characterize the heroes, and the like. The people, in turn, must worship the Lord alone and observe exactly the precepts of the law given to them. StudyLght.org. Read full chapter 1 Maccabees 3:48 in all English translations 1 WebThe commentary itself is devoid of value, to the degree that I have no speculation as to the intended audience. 46Wherefore the Israelites assembled themselves together, and came to Maspha, over against Jerusalem; for in Maspha was the place where they prayed aforetime in Israel. Apart from the obvious lessons of zeal for the Lord and the Law, tremendous courage, and the favor God showed the men He had chosen to defend Israel, it is hard to discern a deeper meaning in the books of Maccabees for the larger Old Testament history of salvation. 24. 14So he said, I will make a name for myself and win honor in the kingdom. Moreover, the church months[9]="Sept."; The author does not seem to have had any The names of the kings and dynasties with which the Jews interacted throughout most of the Old Testament are lost to us in a haze of mythic incomprehensibility. These and other historical shortcomings are thought to disqualify him The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) supports the critical investigation of the Bible. 49They brought also the priests' garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and the Nazarites they stirred up, who had accomplished their days. and Simon's achievement of independence, his death, and the accession of John Proud member 6. . But what the books of Maccabees force us to confront is the question of spiritual atrocities, atrocities which might well rob our neighbors and our children of eternal life. WebSince it is likely that 1 Maccabees was composed in Hebrew, its absence from the canon of Hebrew Scriptures is somewhat puzzling. While I do not see a possibility for armed resistance under our particular circumstances, neither do I think we should be quick to dismiss Mattathias, under his particular circumstances, as an amoral fanatic. These typically called themselves kings but ruled as petty despotsconstantly vying for power and wealth from those they ruled and from one another. 13But Seron, commander of the Syrian army, heard that Judas had mustered an assembly of faithful men ready for war. Kirby, Peter. __________________________ WebThe First Book of Maccabees, originally written in Hebrew during the last part of thesecond century b.c.e.,1 can be read, among other things, as the story of the 1 CarlL.W. Web1 MACCABEES 3 | JUDAS's early VICTORIES | STUDY and COMMENTARY1 Maccabees 3: Judas and his Early Victories. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-2665675471425577"; Genre You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 7:2646. The First Book of Maccabees (15:2836) records a diplomatic exchange over disputed cities and territories between Simon, Judas Maccabeus's brother, and the Seleucid king Antiochus VII. 2 And he had five sons, Joannan, called Caddis: 3 Simon; called Thassi: 4 Judas, who was called Maccabeus: 5 Eleazar, called Avaran: and Jonathan, whose surname was Apphus. Though the book does not extend beyond 134 BC, Mattathias heirs continued in power until the time of Herod (37 BC). 58Judas said: Arm yourselves and be brave; in the morning be ready to fight these Gentiles who have assembled against us to destroy us and our sanctuary. Web1 MACCABEES 13 | SIMON - High Priest 143-135BC | STUDY and COMMENTARY1 Maccabees 13 The Leadership of Simon. He was familiar with the traditions and sacred books of his people and had access to much reliable information on their recent history (from 175 to 134 B.C.). And they spreaded abroad (the) books of the law, (out) of the which (the) heathen men sought (the) likeness of their simulacra (or of their idols, or their images); Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! For less than $5/mo. This is first and foremost an outreach tool, but it also Judas and His Early Victories. A co-founder of Christendom College, he also pioneered Catholic Internet services. There has been, however, p. 135),
