ISBN links support NWE through referral fees. [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 describes the response of one family to these events. The victory of the Jews over their Greek oppressors loomed large in the popular imagination of the Jews of Jesus day. 2 Maccabees - Chapter 4. And they got possession of the strong cities in the land of Egypt; and he took the spoils of Egypt. [26] Mattathias calls upon people loyal to the traditions of Israel to oppose the invaders and the Jewish Hellenizers, and his sons begin a military campaign against them. And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame. He also forbids circumcision and possession of Jewish scriptures, imposing the death penalty for those who disobey. This suggests that in antiquity, IV Maccabees, dealing almost exclusively with martyrdom, may have been the most highly regarded. This book also tells us more about atonement beyond the grave by asserting the existence of purgatory (12:38ff). Greece. These translations have no copyright restrictions. Both Origen and Jerome claim to have seen a Hebrew text of 1 Maccabees. And his servants bare rule, each one in his place. However, we believers CANNOT do evil that good may result. 1-2 Thessalonians. And he called his servants, which were honorable, which had been brought up with him from his youth, and he divided to them his kingdom, while he was yet alive. 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. It is not permitted to do evil that good may result. The narrative reports that news of the desolation reaches Mattathias and his five sons, a priestly family who live in Modein. 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. 1 Maccabees 10, Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar Rev. 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. Though initially hailed as liberators, the Selucid family wasted no time in leaving their mark upon Judea. As a part of the revolt, the Temple was freed from the control of the Greek empire and rededicated (an act that is still commemorated yearly in the festival of Hanukkah). 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. It tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the practice of basic Jewish law, resulting in the Maccabean Revolt. And he took the silver and the gold and the precious vessels; and he took the hidden treasures which he found. He relented after angels intervened on behalf of the Jews. VERSE 57. While Judas is eventually killed in battle, the Maccabees eventually achieve autonomy and then independence for Judea under the leadership of the Hasmonean family. 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). For Jews, a highlight of 1 Maccabees is its description of the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem and the institution of Hanukkah. 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. VERSE 9. Many Christians base their moral decisions on outcomes. VERSE 2. The persecution of Antiochus IV presumably radicalized the Jews. each should forsake his own laws. His purpose in writing 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. 1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book written by a Jewish author and included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canons of the Bible. Luckily, when a skateboard courier called Y.T. Many observant Jews flee from the capital, but others readily accept Antiochus' policies. And if you like what you see, check out our complete Online Course about the first five books of the Bible, a.k.a. 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). The First Book of Macabbees is recognized as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. The time period described is from around 170 BC to 134 BC. [13] The word "Maccabees" in plural, however, does not appear to have been used until centuries after the Maccabean Revolt. On his journey, the son Tobias meets Sarah, who is afflicted by a demon. As a surname it was also applied to his brothers and, by extension . hanged their babes about their necks. Jonathan is eventually captured by the Seleucid Greek ruler Diodotus Tryphon. In 168 BC, he desecrates the Temple by setting up an "abomination of desolation" (establishing rites of pagan observance in the Temple, or sacrificing an unclean animal on the altar in the Holy of Holies). [49]He argues that the author was likely an eyewitness to at least some of the battles described given his great accuracy and plausibility in describing terrain and troop movements, and was able to obtain firsthand accounts from others in interviews. (2) 1 Maccabees 1:11-16:24: History of the Jews from 175 to 135 BC. The author sees the revolt as divinely ordained, but downplays direct divine intervention such as miracles. Every bridegroom took up lamentation, she that sat in the marriage chamber was in heaviness. Jonathan A. Goldstein argues that the book was not imitative of older scriptures merely in linguistic style, but also in content; that is, the author adjusted or invented events to make them fit Biblical parallels better.[51]. First Maccabees gives a detailed account of the struggle in Palestine over a period of fifty years, from the time Antiochus IV Epiphanes came to the throne up to the death of Simon, the last of the Maccabee brothers (134 B.C.). As a surname it was also applied to his brothers and, by extension, to the seven martyred brothers (2 Macc.7). However, the original has been lost and the version which comes down to us is the Septuagint. Antiochus persecutes the Jewish people. Not only the leaders, but also circumcised infants and their mothers are killed as a warning to others. It became part of the deuterocanon in early Christianity. It also seems to have been written in Judea where knowledge of Hebrew would have been more widespread. However, 1 Maccabees also insists that there were many Jews who sought out or welcomed the introduction of Greek culture. First Maccabees or 1 Maccabees is most famous as the source of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This caused the Maccabean revolt, led by Mattathias and his sons. And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became to them a citadel. Pope Damasus I's Council of Rome in 382, if the Gelasian Decree is correctly associated with it, issued a biblical canon identical with the list given at Trent including the two books of Maccabees. Compare 1 Maccabees 10:65. the hundred and thirty and seventh year. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeated King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. 1 Maccabees follows this story until the death of Simon (the third son of Mattathias to rule over Israel) at the hands of the some Egyptian Greeks (from about 175-134 bc). 2 He fought many battles, captured fortresses, and put the kings of the earth to death. Origen of Alexandria (253),[52] Augustine of Hippo (c.397AD),[53] Pope Innocent I (405),[54][55] Synod of Hippo (393),[56] the Council of Carthage (397),[57] the Council of Carthage (419),[58] the Apostolic Canons,[59] the Council of Florence (1442)[60] and the Council of Trent (1546)[61] listed the first two books of Maccabees as canonical. In the first chapter, Alexander the Great conquers the territory of Judea, and is later succeeded by the Seleucid Antiochus IV Epiphanes. When Mattathias died, the revolt was led by his son Judas, or Judah Maccabee, as he is often called. 1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book written by a Jewish author and included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canons of the Bible. [63], The Jewish historian Josephus of the 1st century AD almost certainly read 1 Maccabees. The rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. 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. Were there any parts of the book that you disliked or which troubled you? Why do you think the story of the Maccabees remains so important for Jews even today? The vigorous reaction to this attempt established for a time the religious and political independence of the Jews. VERSE 56. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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. two main dynasties established themselves in the territories of his huge empirethe Ptolemies, who controlled Egypt and also Palestine up to 200 B.C. 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. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israels ancient heroes, the Judges, Samuel, and David. Attempts to discredit the work as essentially fiction have been discounted even by strongly critical scholars today. He bans the observance of the sabbath and the offering of sacrifices at the Temple. 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. He and his three sons begin a military campaign against them, the vicissitudes of which are described in detail. VERSE 6. VERSE 8. 16:1 Then John came up from Gazara, and told Simon his father what Cendebeus had done against their people. Compare 1 Maccabees 10:65. These heroes of the faith will walk with the One God and keep the Covenant. 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. And the kingdom was well ordered in the sight of Antiochus, and he thought to reign over Egypt, that he might reign over the two kingdoms. 1 Maccabees A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. If the consequences are good, they say is OK to do anything that is necessary. Judas's brother Simon Thassi is declared High Priest by will of the Jewish people. Simon, who was called Thassi; Later Jewish leaders thought poorly of the rule of the Hasmonean dynasty for several reasons, and a document so openly celebratory of them was problematic. Rather, it comes from the Septuagint, which gave it that title to distinguish it from the other books of the Maccabees. THE FIRST BOOK OF MACCABEES. "Exodus ch. 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. He shows intimate and detailed geographical knowledge of the Judea, Galilee, and their environs, but is inaccurate in his information about foreign countries. Unlike most of the Books of the Maccabees, 1 Maccabees was written in Hebrew and translated into Greek as part of the . Although 1 Maccabees was originally written in Hebrew (some you can tell from the sentence structure) it exists now only in Greek. And after two full years the king sent a chief collector of tribute to the cities of Judah, and he came to Jerusalem with a great multitude. came there forth out of Israel. Alternate titles: The Books of the Machabees. With the advent of the printing press that obviated the need for scribes to manually and repeatedly copy such works, 1 Maccabees became more widely available. Ancient manuscripts of the text include the Codex Sinaiticus, Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Venetus, as well as several scrolls. 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. It tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the practice of basic Jewish religious law, resulting in the Hasmonean revolt against Seleucid rule. There are seven poetic sections in the book that imitate the style of classical Hebrew poetry: four laments (1:2528, 3640; 2:713; 3:45), and three hymns of praise of our fathers (2:5164), of Judas (3:39), and of Simon (14:415). 2 Maccabees is a summary of Jason's five-volume work. 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. After his death in battle c. 161 B.C.E., his brother Jonathan succeeds him. And there came exceedingly great wrath upon Israel. Maccabees does not mention the involvement of the mercenaries who are mentioned in other accounts, whereas other accounts do not mention the Jewish involvement. After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in 70 C.E., Judaism regrouped under the leadership of the rabbis. After Judass death, the war continued intermittently under his brothers Jonathan and Simon. 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. 1 and 2 Maccabees are stories that reflect on oppression and resistance. Modin. Christian tradition venerates these seven brothers as martyrs, and churches were dedicated to them in Antioch, Rome, Lyons, and Vienne. CHAPTERS: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize, Chronology. Alexandra was succeeded by another son, Aristobulus II. VERSE 43. and many of Israel consented to his worship, and sacrificed to the idols, and profaned the Sabbath. The surviving Greek script has Hebraisms and Hebrew idioms. The books had separate authors. And at the doors of the houses and in the streets they burned incense. The Septuagint was preserved by early Christians as the basis for the Christian Old Testament. Reading time: Around 4 hours for both books or 2 hours for one. Corrections? The relationship between Jonathan and Demetrius' son and successor, Demetrius II Nicator, is covered in chapter 11: Jonathan provides military support to Demetrius at the latter's request (verse 44), and a successful engagement against a popular revolt at Antioch enables the Jews to "gain glory in the sight of the king" (verse 51). That is, about 168 BC. 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). 15:11). VERSE 37. 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. That said, the author is still proud of forging alliances with others, citing negotiations with the Roman Republic and Sparta. (He had previously become king of Greece.) The author, probably a Palestinian Jew, is unknown. VERSE 25. From the time of Alexander onward Greek culture spread throughout the Middle East. According to her glory, so was her dishonor multiplied, and her high estate was turned into mourning. Origen (cited by Eusebius Eccl Hist vi. That is, they covered over their circumcision. All this shows that these inspired books are well worth prayerful reading, particularly the second, which provides us with many edifying examples especially the humility which leads its protagonists to trust in God, their fortitude in defending their faith, their patience in dealing with obstacles to observance of the Law, and their deep piety, as shown in their prayer for their dead comrades. The book covers the whole of the revolt, from 175 to 134 BC, highlighting how the salvation of the Jewish people in this crisis came through Mattathias' family, particularly his sons, Judas Maccabeus, Jonathan Apphus, and Simon Thassi, and Simon's son, John Hyrcanus. The first and second Books of Maccabees, though regarded by Jews and Protestants as apocryphal, i.e., not inspired Scripture, because not contained in the Jewish list of books drawn up at the end of the first century A.D., have always been accepted by the Catholic Church as inspired and are called deuterocanonical to indicate that they are canonical even though disputed by some. 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. Antiochus captures Egypt. Related to this is the issue that including 1 Maccabees in the canon may have given legitimacy to other texts in the Septuagint that were more problematic for the rabbis. An unknown editor, the "Epitomist," used the factual notes of a historian . It promotes commitment to Gods covenant as the path to prosperity, and the doctrine of the resurrection of the body. This usage of "Maccabees" as a group-term may have originated in Greek, as no usage of it in Hebrew to refer to the rebels survives from any era earlier than the 19th century.[10]. Aristobulus I, the son of John Hyrcanus, was the first to add the title of king to that of chief priest. 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. VERSE 21. and entered presumptuously into the sanctuary, and took the golden altar, and the candlestick of the light, and all that pertained thereto. [22], The narrative is primarily prose text, but is interrupted by seven poetic sections, which imitate classical Hebrew poetry. 3He advanced to the ends of the earth, and plundered many nations. 64 My children, be courageous and grow strong in the law, for by it you will gain honour. Although the author of the first book devotes a lot of space to wars and political intrigues extending over a period of forty years, his primary purpose is a religious one. His son, Ptolemy III Euergetes, extended his empire into Persia. The king will require Jews to reject their Covenant with the One God. As noted above, if ancient manuscripts of the hypothesized original Hebrew version existed, they have been lost. When, therefore, you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand). Unlike the Second Book of Maccabees, there is no doctrine of individual immortality except in the survival of ones name and fame, nor does the book express any messianic expectation, though messianic images are applied historically to the days of Simon (1Mc 14:417). Pre-modern translations of the work were made in Latin, Syriac, and Armenian. 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. 1 and 2 Maccabees tell the same story in two different ways. 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and slaughtered the kings of the earth. Instead, we have an early, pre-Christian, Greek translation full of Hebrew idioms. [40] Jews who complain about Judas's activities "bring to the king an accusation against the people". Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable historically, but not a part of holy scripture.. 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.). According to all these words wrote he to his whole kingdom; and he appointed overseers over all the people, and he commanded the cities of Judah to sacrifice, city by city. [7][4] He was likely a court historian or equivalent. to the death of Simeon the Hasmonean (135 B.C.E.). 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). 1 Maccabees 1:54. 2 Samuel. VERSE 52. Her sanctuary was laid waste like a wilderness, her feasts were turned into mourning, her Sabbaths into reproach, her honor into contempt. 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. That is, his heart became proud and arrogant (NAB translation). 1 Maccabees covers this entire 40-year period. 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. 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. Unsure of the meaning of a word or phrase in the Bible? Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries. And they led captive the women and the children, and the cattle they took in possession. More. Antiochus makes Judaism illegal. But they did not belong to the family of those men through whom deliverance was given to Israel. Finally, he desecrates the Temple by setting up an "abomination of desolation" there, apparently either a pagan idol or a bust of himself. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1 Maccabees covers the period of 175 BCE to 134 BCE. In fact, it is "a thoroughgoing pro-Hasmonean . Talk about how this story might have inspired the Jews of Jesus day in the light of their oppression by the Romans. 13-16). The book draws a sharp contrast between Jews and Gentiles, similar to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. At Explore the Faith, I share insights into the Bible and theological writings. Matthew 24:15. Jonathan's capture in 143 BC, having been double-crossed by Diodotus Tryphon, is recorded in 1 Maccabees 12:48. The Writer gives his final summary. The first book was written in Hebrew, although what we have is only a Greek translation; the second, written in Greek, shows that the author had a good grasp of Greek rhetoric and the Greek language, which suggests he may have been from Alexandria. a place of exercise. 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 . [44] For the author, bold military action while living is the proper response to oppression. his heart was lifted up. VERSE 19. These include four laments and three hymns of praise. 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. VERSE 4. and he gathered together an exceedingly strong army, and ruled over countries and nations and principalities, and they became tributary to him. The author of I Maccabees, likely the Hasmonean court historian, wrote his history during the high priesthood (135/134104 bce) of John Hyrcanus I, son and successor of Simon. The original book was apparently written in Hebrew, as is indicated by a number of Hebrew idioms used by the author. And it was the chief propaganda instrument of those non-practicing Jews who were trying to introduce Gentile customs into Israel. [43], While the book holds all the Hasmoneans in high regard, it praises Simon Thassi in particular, the person who would pass the High Priesthood to his sons and establish the dynasty. 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!! This was a mighty defeat for Egypt. 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. Despite this, the book is not included as canon in the Tanakh. [30], After the death of Judas and a period of lawlessness,[31] he is succeeded by his brother Jonathan Apphus, whose battles with the Greek general Bacchides are recounted in chapter 9. Ptolemy supposedly threatened the Jews with loss of citizenship after Palestinian Jews refused to permit him to enter the sanctuary of the Temple of Jerusalem. 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. They will not sin in order to save their lives. by Daniel R. Schwartz. Antiochus was determined to impose hellenic religion and civilization in Palestine as elsewhere, and naturally this was anathema to the Jews, who at this time were quite faithful to the Covenant with Yahweh. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israel's ancient . The rededication of the Jerusalem Temple described in 4:3659 (see 2Mc 10:18) is the origin of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah. (1 Maccabees 2.62-64). 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. The title of 1 and 2 Maccabees is taken from the surname of Judas (1 Mace. He achieves semi-independence from the Seleucid Empire and gains recognition of his rulership from the Roman Senate in 139. they chose to die. [11][12], The title "1 Maccabees" is not the original title of the work. 2 Maccabees falls more into theological history, in other words the attempt to reflect on Gods role in the events described. 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 words "God" and "Lord" never occur in the text, always being replaced by "Heaven" or "He.". Maccabees , (fl. One of the most notable and unusual aspects of the book of 1 Maccabees by absence is the lack of any direct mention of God. The title of 1 and 2 Maccabees is taken from the surname of Judas (1 Mace. In either case, only the Greek text has survived, and this only through its inclusion in the Christian canon. Omissions? Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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). 2 Maccabees recaps some of the story (until the events of 161 bc) and adds in details about Gods intervention into the events reports. And the saying was good in their eyes. It frequently imitates biblical phraseology and directly cites biblical precedents. 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. In true Deuteronomic tradition, the author insists on fidelity to the law as the expression of Israels love for God. 1 Maccabees is the most extensive source of information on events in Judea from 175 to 135. 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.) The author propagates "Hasmonean propaganda" in the sense of upholding the righteousness of the Hasmoneans and their just claim to rule the Hasmonean kingdom. Another explanation concerns the different origins of the books. 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