i maccabees

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Proper noun 1. A book of the Apocrypha: "I Maccabees" is one of the books found in the collection of ancient Jewish writings known as the Apocrypha, which are included in some Christian Bibles but not in the Hebrew canon. It is a historical text that recounts the Jewish struggle for independence in the 2nd century BCE.

Usage
  • As a title: "I Maccabees" is used to refer specifically to this canonical text.
    • Scholars study I Maccabees to understand the Hasmonean revolt.
    • The story of Hanukkah is found in I Maccabees.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Source: The book is often cited as a primary source for the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.
    • The detailed accounts in I Maccabees provide valuable historical data on warfare and diplomacy of the period.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maccabees, The: This term can refer to the family of Jewish rebels (the Maccabees) or to the collection of books about them.
  • II Maccabees: The second book in this Apocryphal series, which covers a similar period but with a different theological emphasis.
  • Maccabean (adj): Pertaining to the Maccabees or their revolt.
    • The Maccabean period was a turning point in Jewish history.
Synonyms
  • First Book of Maccabees: A synonymous full title.
  • 1 Maccabees: An alternate numerical designation.
Notes on Meaning
  • Not a Person: It is crucial to distinguish "I Maccabees" (the book) from "Judas Maccabaeus" (the person). The book is named after him and his family.
  • Deuterocanonical Status: In Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, "I Maccabees" is considered deuterocanonical Scripture, while Protestant traditions typically classify it as apocryphal literature.
Noun
  1. an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus

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