II Maccabees

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A book of the Apocrypha: "II Maccabees" is the title of a deuterocanonical book of the Old Testament, included in the Apocrypha. It is a historical and theological work that describes events surrounding the Jewish revolt against the Seleucid Empire, focusing on the leadership of Judas Maccabaeus and his family.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers is found in II Maccabees.
    • Scholars compare the historical accounts in II Maccabees with those in the first book.
    • The doctrine of resurrection is explicitly mentioned in II Maccabees.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Second Book of Maccabees": This is the full, formal title of the work.
    • Theological debates often reference The Second Book of Maccabees.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maccabees: The name for the family of Jewish patriots, led by Judas Maccabaeus, who revolted against Syrian rule. Also the collective name for the books (I Maccabees, II Maccabees, etc.).
  • I Maccabees: The preceding book, which provides a different historical account of the same period.
  • Deuterocanonical: A term for books included in the canon of Scripture by some Christian traditions (e.g., Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox) but not by others (e.g., Protestant, Jewish).
  • Apocrypha: A collection of ancient Jewish writings, including II Maccabees, that are not part of the Hebrew Bible but are included in some Christian Old Testaments.
Synonyms
  • The Second Book of the Maccabees: The formal, alternative title.
Noun
  1. an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus

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