The Looming Shadow: Understanding the Threats Against the Temple in 2 Maccabees 14 Executive Summary 2 Maccabees 14 plunges us into a period of intense political and religious turmoil in…
Prayers for the Dead: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Maccabees 12 ✨ Executive Summary 2 Maccabees 12, a crucial chapter for understanding ancient Jewish and subsequently Christian practices, focuses…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
2 Maccabees 11 – Victory Over Lysias and Protection of the Temple
Victory and Deliverance: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Maccabees 11 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Maccabees 11 recounts a pivotal moment in Jewish history: the unexpected peace negotiated by Lysias,…