1 Maccabees 9 – The Death of Judas and Rise of Jonathan
The Martyrdom of Judas Maccabeus: Understanding Courage and Leadership in 1 Maccabees 9 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 9 recounts the tragic death of Judas Maccabeus and the subsequent rise…
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1 Maccabees 8 – Alliance with the Romans
Alliance with the Romans: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 8 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 8 recounts the pivotal decision of Judas Maccabeus to seek an alliance with the…
1 Maccabees 7 – Alcimus Becomes High Priest; Nicanor Opposes Judas
Navigating Treachery and Divine Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 7 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 7 delves into a tumultuous period in Jewish history, marked by political maneuvering,…
1 Maccabees 6 – Death of Antiochus Epiphanes and Renewed Conflicts
1 Maccabees 6: Death of Antiochus and God’s Justice – A Coptic Orthodox Commentary Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 6 recounts the demise of Antiochus Epiphanes, a pivotal figure in…
1 Maccabees 5 – Victories in Surrounding Nations
1 Maccabees 5: Triumph Through Faith — A Coptic Orthodox Commentary ✨ Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 5 details the arduous yet ultimately victorious campaigns of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers…
1 Maccabees 4 – The Temple Is Cleansed and Rededicated (Hanukkah)
The Cleansing of the Temple: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on 1 Maccabees 4 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 4 recounts a pivotal moment in Jewish history: the purification and rededication of…
1 Maccabees 3 – Judas Maccabeus Leads the Resistance
Judas Maccabeus Leads the Resistance: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 3 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 3 chronicles the rise of Judas Maccabeus as a powerful leader in the…
1 Maccabees 2 – Mattathias’s Revolt and Call to Arms
Defending the Faith: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Mattathias’s Revolt in 1 Maccabees 2 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 2 recounts the courageous stand of Mattathias and his sons against the…
1 Maccabees 10 – Jonathan Becomes High Priest and Leader
Jonathan’s Ascension: Exploring Divine Leadership in 1 Maccabees 10 ✨ Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 10 narrates a pivotal period in Jewish history, showcasing the complex political landscape and the…