2 Maccabees 8: Judas Maccabeus Rises – A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Courage and Faith ✨ Executive Summary 2 Maccabees chapter 8 unveils the emergence of Judas Maccabeus as a…
The Unbreakable Faith: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Maccabees 7 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Maccabees 7 recounts the harrowing martyrdom of seven brothers and their courageous mother under the…
The Unshakeable Faith: A Coptic Commentary on 2 Maccabees 6 and the Martyrdom of Eleazar Executive Summary 2 Maccabees 6 recounts the intensifying persecution of the Jewish people under Antiochus…
The Profanation of the Temple: Understanding the Spiritual Warfare in 2 Maccabees 5 Executive Summary 2 Maccabees 5 details the calamitous events surrounding Antiochus Epiphanes’ desecration of Jerusalem and its…
The Power of Alliance: Understanding 1 Maccabees 15 and God’s Providence ✨ Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 15 intricately details the renewal of the alliance between the Romans and the Jewish…
Simon Becomes Leader: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 13 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 13 recounts the ascent of Simon Maccabeus to leadership following the death of his…
Navigating Alliances: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 12 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 12 delves into the complex political landscape of Judea, showcasing the strategic alliances forged by…
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…
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 16 – Simon’s Death and John Hyrcanus Takes Command
The End of Simon and the Rise of John Hyrcanus: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on Leadership and Divine Providence Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 16 recounts the treacherous assassination of Simon…