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…
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…
Unraveling God’s Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on the Decree in Favor of the Jews Executive Summary ✨ The Decree in Favor of the Jews, found in the Greek additions…
Esther’s Prayer and God’s Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Esther Greek Addition D Executive Summary ✨ This passage from Esther (Greek Addition D) unveils the depths of Esther’s faith…
Seeking Divine Deliverance: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Mordecai’s and Esther’s Prayers Executive Summary ✨ This chapter from the Greek additions to the Book of Esther, specifically *Mordecai’s Prayer and…
Purim’s Triumph: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Esther 9 – The Festival of Purim Established Executive Summary Esther 9 meticulously chronicles the Jews’ divinely orchestrated triumph over their enemies, fulfilling…
Mordecai’s Plea: Understanding Faith and Action in Esther 4 Executive Summary ✨ Esther 4 is a pivotal chapter, revealing Mordecai’s profound grief upon learning of Haman’s decree to annihilate the…
The Perilous Pride: Unpacking Haman’s Plot Against the Jews in Esther 3 Executive Summary Esther 3 recounts the genesis of a harrowing chapter in Jewish history within the Persian Empire.…
Judith’s Enduring Legacy: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judith 17 Executive Summary Judith 17, the concluding chapter of the Book of Judith, focuses on the final years of Judith’s life…
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…