2 Maccabees

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Proper noun * An Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus: 2 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book, part of the biblical Apocrypha, which recounts the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire, focusing on the leadership of Judas Maccabeus and events such as the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Usage
  • As a title: The word is used as the proper title of a specific book.
    • The story of Hanukkah is detailed in 2 Maccabees.
    • Scholars compare the theological perspectives of 2 Maccabees and 1 Maccabees.
Advanced Usage
  • Referred to as a source: The title is used to cite or reference the text itself.
    • The account of the martyrdom of the seven brothers is found in 2 Maccabees, chapter 7.
    • His thesis analyzed the concept of resurrection as presented in 2 Maccabees.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maccabees: The general term for the four books (1, 2, 3, and 4 Maccabees) dealing with this historical period, with 1 & 2 Maccabees being the most prominent.
  • Deuterocanonical: A term describing books included in the canon of Scripture by some Christian traditions (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox) but not by others (e.g., Protestant, Jewish).
  • Apocrypha: A collection of ancient Jewish writings, including 2 Maccabees, that are considered scriptural by some Christian denominations but not by all.
Synonyms
  • The Second Book of Maccabees: A formal, alternative title.
  • II Maccabees: An alternative written form using Roman numerals.
Related Phrases
  • From 2 Maccabees: Used to introduce a quotation or idea sourced from this book.
    • The reading today is from 2 Maccabees.
  • According to 2 Maccabees: Used to attribute information or a narrative to this source.
    • According to 2 Maccabees, the festival of Hanukkah was instituted to celebrate the rededication of the altar.
Noun
  1. an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus

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