After a short introduction the book describes the Jewish uprising against Antiochus, whose persecution led to the desecration of the Temple. VERSE 2. In the book itself, "Maccabee" is used solely as a personal title for Judah Maccabee (Latinized as Judas Maccabeus). This caused the Maccabean revolt, led by Mattathias and his sons. If the consequences are good, they say is OK to do anything that is necessary. Proverbs 16:18. Not only the leaders, but also circumcised infants and their mothers are killed as a warning to others. First Maccabees was written about 100 B.C., in Hebrew, but the original has not come down to us. It tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the practice of basic Jewish law, resulting in the Maccabean Revolt. After the episode of Heliodorus (3:1-40), the writer lays great emphasis on the inviolate sanctity of the Temple and implies that Antiochus suffers the terrible death he does suffer because of his profanation of it. The author exhibits a personal interest in the events, but presents them as accurately as possible given his own commitment to the Maccabean dynasty as instituted by God. The rededication of the Jerusalem Temple described in 4:3659 (see 2Mc 10:18) is the origin of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah. And the saying was good in their eyes. 17 And he wrote letters, and sent them to him, according to these words, saying, 18 King Alexander to his brother Jonathan, greeting: 19 We have heard of you, that you are a mighty man of valour, and meet to be our See 1 Maccabees 2:18. He may also have consulted it for Book 1 of The Jewish War. The big question from this period is the question of self-definition. In any case, the name later came to be used for Judah's brothers as as a family name, as well as to each of the books of "Maccabee. 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. Origen (cited by Eusebius Eccl Hist vi. Werner Kappler[de] published a critical edition of the Greek text in 1936, an eclectic compilation of the various surviving manuscripts and the best construction of the original text. And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became to them a citadel. He relented after angels intervened on behalf of the Jews. [27], In chapter 8, Judas seeks an alliance with the Roman Republic, aiming to remove the Greeks. Were there any parts of the book that you particularly liked or which inspired you? Simon, who was called Thassi; 1 The Simon mentioned above as the informer against the funds and against his country began slandering Onias, insinuating that the latter had been responsible for the assault on Heliodorus and himself had contrived this misfortune. INTRODUCING MATTATHIAS. Some Jews went along with the changes. [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. put to shame and fled. Through a series of events, Tobit goes blind and sends his son on a journey accompanied by the angel Raphael disguised as a human. In the first chapter, Alexander the Great conquers vast territories and sets up a great empire, in which the territory of Judea is included. The setting of the book is about a century after the conquest of Judea by the Greeks under Alexander the Great, when the country was part of the Greek Seleucid Empire. Mattathias's son Judas Maccabeus (Judah Maccabee) takes over the revolt and the rebels as a group are called the Maccabees; the book chronicles in detail the successes and setbacks of the rebellion. And he took the silver and the gold and the precious vessels; and he took the hidden treasures which he found. Shortly before his death, he divides his kingdom among his generals. [22], The narrative is primarily prose text, but is interrupted by seven poetic sections, which imitate classical Hebrew poetry. However, 1 Maccabees also insists that there were many Jews who sought out or welcomed the introduction of Greek culture. And from the people were gathered together to them many, every one that had forsaken the law; and they did evil things in the land; VERSE 53. and they made israel to hide themselves in every place of refuge which they had. Given its exactness of dates, places and documents and its enthusiasm for the Jewish cause, 1 Maccabees must have been written by a Palestinian Jew who witnessed the events he describes; the author of 2 Maccabees was more likely an Alexandrian Jew and a Pharisee, given what he has to say about resurrection. The book covers the whole of the revolt, from 175 to 134 B.C.E., emphasizing how the salvation of the Jewish people in this crisis came through the family of a zealous priest named Mattathias, particularly his sons, Judas Maccabeus, Jonathan, and Simon, and his grandson, John Hyrcanus. Traditionally the name has come to be extended to the brothers of Judas, his supporters, and even to other Jewish heroes of the period, such as the seven brothers (2Mc 7). It possibly was written during the reign of the Roman emperor Caligula (3741 ce). [63], The Jewish historian Josephus of the 1st century AD almost certainly read 1 Maccabees. St. Augustine wrote in The City of God that they were preserved for their accounts of the martyrs. In the year 142 BCE, after more than 500 years of subjugation, the Jews were again masters of their own fate. In February 135, however, he is assassinated at the instigation of his son-in-law Ptolemy. Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable historically, but not a part of holy scripture. The origin of 2 Maccabees is debated. Ps 119:89-90). 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.) [38] Various passages call back to Biblical passages such as Joshua's conquests or the battle of David and Goliath and equate the Hasmoneans' deeds with the earlier stories. 1 Maccabees A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. 1 Maccabees. The vigorous reaction to this attempt established for a time the religious and political independence of the Jews. Omissions? The book's author is unknown, but is assumed to have been a devout Jew from the Holy Land who may have even taken part in the events described in the book, or at least knew older people who participated in them. Simon is succeeded by his third son, John Hyrcanus, whose two elder brothers, Mattathias and Judah, had been murdered, together with their father. VERSE 1. As noted above, if ancient manuscripts of the hypothesized original Hebrew version existed, they have been lost. 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. Thus did they in their might to Israel, to those that were found month by month in the cities. 15:11). The book also comes across as dismissive of martyrdom and passive approaches to resistance, seeing such gestures as futile and pointless. The origin of the word "maccabee" is unclear; it may derive from the Hebrew word maqqabi (= hammer)a reference to Judas' physical strength and exploits. The people of Israel have been specially chosen by the one true God as covenant-partner, and they alone are privileged to know and worship God, their eternal benefactor and unfailing source of help. Antiochus then tries to suppress public observance of Jewish laws, in an attempt to secure control over the Jews. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. George Leo Haydock. The words "God" and "Lord" never occur in the text, always being replaced by "Heaven" or "He.". Note: 1 and 2 Maccabees are not included in most Protestant and Jewish Bibles. 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. Many scholars believe that they were placed there after the composition of the book by some inspired editor . Christian tradition venerates these seven brothers as martyrs, and churches were dedicated to them in Antioch, Rome, Lyons, and Vienne. Finally, there is the issue of its revolutionary character. [67] and Knox Bible.[68]. For more details about the Maccabees family and battles with the Greeks, please read 1 Maccabees. View all posts by todd. by Daniel R. Schwartz. VERSE 41. The success of the Jewish campaigns he attributes to Gods protection, but he makes it clear that faithfulness to the Covenant is, as was the case with their forebears, the ground on which Israel must totally rely. Corrections? And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame. Judas victory over Nicanor ensures the liberation of the Jewish people and guarantees the proper worship of the true God. The time period described is from around 170 BC to 134 BC. [5] The entire work is generally considered to be a unity composed by a single author on both philological and thematic grounds, although there are occasional short passages sometimes contested as potentially being added at a later date. [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". It frequently imitates biblical phraseology and directly cites biblical precedents. Finally, he desecrates the Temple by setting up an "abomination of desolation" there, apparently either a pagan idol or a bust of himself. First Maccabees covers the efforts of the Jewish people to regain their freedom following the desecration of the temple by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. 1 a After Alexander the Macedonian, Philip's son, who came from the land of Kittim, * had defeated Darius, king of the Persians and Medes, he became king in his place, having first ruled in Greece. 1 Kings. Below is the article summary. VERSE 12. This caused the Maccabean revolt, led by Mattathias and his sons. for the second, on the basis of the information given in the first letter they refer to (2 Mace. This is alluded to in two other passages: Daniel 9:27. I Maccabees presents a historical account of political, military, and diplomatic events from the time of Judaeas relationship with Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Syria (reigned 175164/163 bce) to the death (135/134 bce) of Simon Maccabeus, high priest in Jerusalem. The 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. IV Maccabees has scanty historical information and belongs to the Maccabees series only because it deals with the beginning of the persecution of Jews by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. the hundred and thirty and seventh year. [48] Bezalel Bar-Kochva praises it as among the better military historiography of the period. For some more Biblical back history about the Exile and return of the Jews from Babylonian Exile, please read 2 Kings (Chapter 20:12-18), 2 Kings (Chapter 25), Jeremiah, Ezra, and Nehemiah. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeated[ a] King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. II Maccabees focuses on the Jews' revolt against Antiochus and concludes with the defeat of the Syrian general Nicanor in 161 bce by Judas Maccabeus, the hero of the work. The Maccabees formed the Hasmonean dynasty. When war broke out between these two brothers the Romans intervened, took Jerusalem and brought the monarchy to an end. Some even engage in foreskin restoration. But he also wants to show that Gods purpose in permitting persecution is to discipline the Jews in order that he may not take vengeance on us afterwards when our sins have reached their height (6:12-17). 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 there came exceedingly great wrath upon Israel. Chapter 16. When Mattathias died (c. 166 bc), his son Judas Maccabaeus recaptured Jerusalem and reconsecrated the temple, an event celebrated in the holiday Hanukkah. came there forth out of Israel. VERSE 64. [9][10] The author appears to be very familiar with Judea and its geography, but appears less well-informed about the wider Hellenistic world. Look out for the similarities and differences between the two. [21][22] The English equivalent would be writing new books in the style of the King James Version. Collins 2000 discusses 2, 3, and 4 Maccabees in this study of Jewish identity constructions in the diaspora in the Hellenistic period. 1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book written by a Jewish author and included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canons of the Bible. The other Jews then reason that, when attacked, they must fight even on the holy day. That is, each nation should abandon its religious customs. He claims to have used and condensed a five-volume work by someone called Jason of Cyrene (which no longer exists) and appears to have introduced theological reflections onto the events as he went. It is a deuterocanonical work in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox tradition, and apocryphal in Protestant tradition. He either used or reconstructed primary sources such as letters, poetic accounts, and possibly court histories. And his servants bare rule, each one in his place. We will be talking about events that happened in the second century, which took place in Judea located in the Syrian empire. Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable historically, but not a part of holy scripture.. 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. Mattathias proclaimed a holy war; Jewish armed resistance operated from the wilderness with great success under the successive leadership of three of Mattathias sonsJudas Maccabeus, the undisputed leader of the Jews (3:1-9); Jonathan (9:28-12:53), and Simon (chap. It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the formation of a rebellion against him by Mattathias of the Hasmonean family and his five sons. VERSE 2. Antiochus forbids both circumcision and possession of Jewish scriptures on pain of death. This is a terrible punishment. As the Bible says, "On the eighth day, God created Shmoop and saw that it was good." Or something like that. The First Book of Macabbees is recognized as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. These include four laments and three hymns of praise. Compare 1 Maccabees 10:65. Thus, for example, in 2 Maccabees 12:43 there is Judas act of faith in the resurrection and salvation of his fallen soldiers, but he realizes that they must atone for their sins in the next life, and he wishes to help them in this and asks for prayers from the living. VERSE 31. 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. A supporter of the Hasmonean dynasty. 2He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and put to death the kings of the earth. Corrections? The early Seleucid rulers were tolerant of the political and religious cultures of the territories they controlled, but things changed when Antiochus IV Epiphanes came to power, and the scene in Palestine became one of persecution and war. I Maccabees is the only contemporary source for the civil wars in Judaea, and the only surviving one for Judaean-Syrian relations after the reign of Antiochus IV. It describes the refusal of Mattathias to perform pagan religious rites, the ensuing Jewish revolt against Syrian hegemony, the political machinations whereby Demetrius II of Syria granted Judaea its independence, and the election of Simon as both high priest and secular ruler of the Judaean Jews. 16:2 And Simon called his two eldest sons, Judas and John, and said to them: I and my brethren, and my father's house, have fought against the enemies of Israel from our youth even to this day: and things have prospered so well in our hands that we have delivered . 3 He advanced to the ends of the earth and . That said, the author is still proud of forging alliances with others, citing negotiations with the Roman Republic and Sparta. [64], The Roman Catholic Lectionary makes use of texts from 1 Maccabees 1 to 6, along with texts from 2 Maccabees 6 and 7, in the weekday readings for the 33rd week in Ordinary Time, in year 1 of the two-year cycle of readings, always in November, and as one of the options available for readings for the dedication of an altar and as one of the suggested readings at a Mass celebrated to honour persecuted Christians.[65]. In fact, it is "a thoroughgoing pro-Hasmonean . The [] Unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotations on this page are from the World English Bible and the World Messianic Edition. The history presented is very accurate, comparing favorably to pagan historians such as Livy or Tacitus. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeateda King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. the king sent letters. Book of Daniel. It came to pass, after that Alexander the Macedonian, the son of Philip, who came out of the land of Chittim, and struck Darius king of the Persians and Medes, it came to pass, after he had struck him, that he reigned in his stead, in former time, over Greece. 1 Maccabees was probably written in Hebrew originally. (2) 1 Maccabees 1:11-16:24: History of the Jews from 175 to 135 BC. Aristobulus I, the son of John Hyrcanus, was the first to add the title of king to that of chief priest. 1 Maccabees 1:54. The persecution of Antiochus IV presumably radicalized the Jews. VERSE 46. and pollute the sanctuary and those who were holy; VERSE 47. that they should build altars, and temples, and shrines for idols, and should sacrifice swines flesh and unclean beasts: VERSE 48. and that they should leave their sons uncircumcised, that they should make their souls abominable with all manner of uncleanness and profanation; VERSE 49. so that they might forget the law, and change all the ordinances. For Jews, a highlight of 1 Maccabees is its description of the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem and the institution of Hanukkah. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem fled because of them; and she became a habitation of strangers, and she became strange to those who were born in her, and her children forsook her. The revolt is also known by the name Maccabee, after the most renowned of Mattathias's sons . He interprets the Maccabean victory not as a miraculous intervention by God, but rather as God's using the instrument of the military genius of the Maccabees to achieve his divine ends. VERSE 5. 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. Registered charity 232759. That is, about 170 BC. That is, about 168 BC. they chose to die. VERSE 57. That is, about 176 BC. 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. 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. It became part of the deuterocanon in early Christianity. Nothing is known about the author of 1 Maccabees other than that the attention to detail and knowledge of events suggests that he was an eye witness or had access to eyewitness accounts. 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. 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. 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". Prefixed to the book are two "festive" letters (1.1 - 10a and1.10b - 2.19), sent from the Jews in Jerusalem to the Jews in Egypt. The author is anonymous, but he probably wrote in the newly independent Hasmonean kingdom after the success of the Maccabean Revolt in the late 2nd century BC. hanged their babes about their necks. Help me reach the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Antiochus captures Egypt. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israel's ancient . The books had separate authors. While enforcement may be targeting only Jewish leaders, ordinary Jews were also killed as a warning to others. Its vocabulary and style indicate a Greek original. Thus 1 Maccabeesas well as the other books of this genrefaced a major political obstacle to their acceptance. Alternate titles: The Books of the Machabees. 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. The historical integrity of the book, which was compiled from official written sources, oral tradition, and eyewitness reporting, is attested to by the absence of almost all of the conventions of the Hellenistic rhetorical school of historiography and by its uncritical use by the later Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. The First Book of Maccabees also gives a list of Jewish colonies scattered elsewhere through the Mediterranean at the time.[25]. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israels ancient heroes, the Judges, Samuel, and David. [44] Notably, the author makes no reference to the idea of a bodily resurrection, which the Sadducees opposed. An unknown editor, the "Epitomist," used the factual notes of a historian . They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. And wherever was found with any a book of the covenant, and if any consented to the law, the kings sentence delivered him to death. 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. The author, probably a Palestinian Jew, is unknown. 1 Maccabees . And he had five sons, John, who was surnamed Gaddis; VERSE 3. More recent English language versions of the Bible which contain 1 Maccabees include the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), Good News Translation (GNT), New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE). 3He advanced to the ends of the earth, and plundered many nations. If this is all new to you, don't worrywe're here to help. 63 Today they will be exalted, but tomorrow they will not be found, because they will have returned to the dust, and their plans will have perished. One is that it was simply "too new," dealing with a period several centuries after the traditional end of Jewish prophecy. (Jason of Cyrene was a Hellenized Jew who wrote a five-volume history on the times of the Maccabees. The first two books only are part of canonical scripture in the Septuagint and the Vulgate (hence are canonical to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy) and are included in the Protestant Apocrypha. 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. 1.12.70 The rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and subsequent crisis3.19.22 The leadership of Judas Maccabeus in the revolt against the Greeks9.2312.53 The leadership of Jonathan (Judas brother)13.116.24 The leadership and subsequent assignation of Simon (also a brother of Judas), 1.12.32 Letters from Jews in Jerusalem to those in Egypt3.16.31 The conquest of Jerusalem by Antiochus IV Epiphanes7.1-42 The torture and murder of seven brothers and their mother8.19.29 The victory of Judas Maccabeus over the Greeks10.1-38 The purification of the Temple11.115.39 Ongoing conflict and the eventual victory of Judas. As a surname it was also applied to his brothers and, by extension . Uriel Rappaport calls it emblematic of Hasmonean politics in general: that the Hasmonean state was an explicitly Jewish one that sought to separate itself from polytheism, yet was pragmatic and sought allies where they could be found.[9]. It was portrayed as a center of athletic and intellectual life. That is, a gymnasium. Antiochus persecutes the Jewish people. VERSE 52. And they shed innocent blood on every side of the sanctuary, and defiled the sanctuary. In the middle of the week he will cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease. The king will require Jews to reject their Covenant with the One God. This article abides by terms of the Creative Commons CC-by-sa 3.0 License (CC-by-sa), which may be used and disseminated with proper attribution. Ancient manuscripts of the text include the Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Venetus, as well as several scrolls. In 285 he abdicated in favor of his son Ptolemy II, who became involved in a struggle with the Seleucid kings. 2 Simon now had the effrontery to name this benefactor of the city, this protector of his . VERSE 22. and the table of the show bread, and the cups to pour withal, and the bowls, and the golden censers, and the veil, and the crowns, and the adorning of gold which was on the face of the temple, and he scaled it all off. And king Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom, that all should be one people. 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. 1 Maccabees covers the period of 175 BCE to 134 BCE. Compare 1 Maccabees 10:65. The book of Tobit tells the story of Tobit and his family, who are living as exiles from Israel after the Assyrian conquest. VERSE 38. [1], The author of 1 Maccabees is anonymous and unknown. 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. 1 Samuel. CHAPTER 1. However, the original has been lost and the version which comes down to us is the Septuagint. 2 Maccabees, curiously, says nothing about thisdespite its . The Ptolemy kingdom was founded by Ptolemy I, the son of a Macedonian nobleman. VERSE 1. Book of Deuteronomy. 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. Luckily, when a skateboard courier called Y.T. VERSE 34. This book also tells us more about atonement beyond the grave by asserting the existence of purgatory (12:38ff). What did it mean to be Jewish in a predominantly Greek culture? Grimm indicates the time span for when the book could have been written to be from 105-64 b.c.e. 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