Book Of The Maccabees: From The Apocrypha Printed In 1611

The Book of the Maccabees is a religious text that is part of the Apocrypha, a collection of books that are considered by some to be part of the Bible but are not included in the Protestant or Jewish canons. This particular edition of the book was printed in 1611 by The Nonesuch Edition, a publisher known for producing high-quality books.The Book of the Maccabees tells the story of the Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the persecution of the Jews, and the second part detailing the Maccabean revolt and the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty.This edition of the book features the original text as it appeared in the King James Version of the Bible, along with notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the text. The book is beautifully bound and printed, making it a valuable addition to any religious or historical library.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apocrypha, by The Nonesuch Edition . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595676.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.