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Mentioned in 41 episodes

1 Maccabees

Book • 1998
This book provides an in-depth analysis of 1 Maccabees, a key text in the Apocrypha.

John R. Bartlett examines the historical and cultural background of the Maccabean period, the political and religious developments, and the literary structure of the text.

The guide is designed for scholars and students interested in understanding the significance of 1 Maccabees within the broader context of Jewish history and biblical studies.

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Mentioned in 41 episodes

Mentioned by Father Mike Schmitz as part of the Bible in a Year community reading.
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Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2025)
Mentioned by Father Mike Schmitz in comparison to 1 Maccabees.
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Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2025)
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Jeff Cavins
as a transition in the timeline after Ezra and Nehemiah.
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Introduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025
Mentioned by Father Mike as he reads through it and discusses the significance of praying for the dead.
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Day 309: Praying for the Dead (2025)
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
as one of the books being read in the podcast episode.
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Day 303: Eleazar's Martyrdom (2025)
Mentioned by Father Mike as one of the books being read from in the podcast episode.
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Day 301: Rising Again (2025)
Mentioned as one of the books being read in the podcast episode.
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Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2025)
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Fr. Mike Schmitz
as one of the readings for the day.
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Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2025)
Mentioned by Father Mike when discussing the people of Israel being tempted to abandon the laws of God.
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Day 277: Such a Time as This (2025)
Mentioned by Father Mike when discussing the people of Israel being tempted to abandon the laws of God.
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Day 277: Such a Time as This (2025)

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