The Book Of The Maccabees: From The Apocrypha Printed In 1611 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169224230)

The Book of the Maccabees is a religious text that is part of the Apocrypha, which is a collection of biblical books that are not included in the Protestant or Jewish canons of scripture. This particular edition of the book was printed in 1611 by The Nonesuch Edition, a renowned publishing house that specializes in producing high-quality books.The Book of the Maccabees tells the story of the Maccabean Revolt, a Jewish uprising against the Seleucid Empire that took place in the 2nd century BCE. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part chronicling the events leading up to the revolt, and the second part describing the revolt itself.The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the political and religious climate of the time. It also contains important religious teachings, including the belief in the resurrection of the dead.This edition of the book is notable for its high-quality printing and binding, as well as its inclusion of illustrations and other decorative elements. It is a valuable addition to any religious or historical library, and is sure to be treasured by anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East.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.

Author: The Nonesuch Edition
ISBN-10: 1169224237
ISBN-13: 9781169224230
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d