To cite this article click here for a list of acceptable citing formats.The history of earlier contributions by wikipedians is accessible to researchers here: The history of this article since it was imported to New World Encyclopedia: Note: Some restrictions may apply to use of individual images which are separately licensed. Mattathias and His Sons. Hardcover; 9780300159936; Published: Tuesday, 26 Apr 2022; $85.00. But he also wants to show that Gods purpose in permitting persecution is to discipline the Jews in order that he may not take vengeance on us afterwards when our sins have reached their height (6:12-17). Jonathan is eventually captured by the Seleucid Greek ruler Diodotus Tryphon. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Acts of the Apostles. And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame. Chapter 2 1 1 In those days Mattathias, son of John, son of Simeon, a priest of the family of Joarib, left Jerusalem and settled in Modein. In an effort to enforce unity, he attempts to suppress the public observance of Jewish religious laws. IV Maccabees has scanty historical information and belongs to the Maccabees series only because it deals with the beginning of the persecution of Jews by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeateda King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. The author is anonymous, but he probably wrote in the newly independent Hasmonean kingdom after the success of the Maccabean Revolt in the late 2nd century BC. He refuses to comply with Antiochus' officers and, in an act of utter defiance, murders a Jew who attempts to offer pagan sacrifice, killing the officer as well. This history includes battles with Antiochus IV and his son. This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 19:27. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/p/index.php?title=1_Maccabees&oldid=1044072, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. [30], After the death of Judas and a period of lawlessness,[31] he is succeeded by his brother Jonathan Apphus, whose battles with the Greek general Bacchides are recounted in chapter 9. The author was an enthusiastic a supporter of the Maccabees who shows little sympathy with either their Jewish or Greek opponents. An unknown editor, the "Epitomist," used the factual notes of a historian . And after two full years the king sent a chief collector of tribute to the cities of Judah, and he came to Jerusalem with a great multitude. VERSE 57. As far as the dates of composition are concerned, these can be taken as approximately 100 B.C. [note 2] All agree that the book was written before 63 BC, as the author shows great admiration toward Rome and does not know of the Roman general Pompey conquering Jerusalem and reducing the Hasmonean kingdom to a client state of the Roman Republic in that year. According to her glory, so was her dishonor multiplied, and her high estate was turned into mourning. [32] Ultimately the relationship between Jonathan and Demetrius breaks down: Maccabees' opinion is that Demetrius "broke his word about all that he had promised; he became estranged from Jonathan and did not repay the favors that Jonathan had done him, but treated him very harshly". He may also have consulted it for Book 1 of The Jewish War. Reading time: Around 4 hours for both books or 2 hours for one. He forbids observance of the sabbath and the offering of sacrifices at the Temple. When Mattathias died, the revolt was led by his son Judas, or Judah Maccabee, as he is often called. This is a terrible punishment. 2 Maccabees, curiously, says nothing about thisdespite its . ALEXANDER THE GREAT. [64], The Roman Catholic Lectionary makes use of texts from 1 Maccabees 1 to 6, along with texts from 2 Maccabees 6 and 7, in the weekday readings for the 33rd week in Ordinary Time, in year 1 of the two-year cycle of readings, always in November, and as one of the options available for readings for the dedication of an altar and as one of the suggested readings at a Mass celebrated to honour persecuted Christians.[65]. It also seems to have been written in Judea where knowledge of Hebrew would have been more widespread. The rededication of the Jerusalem Temple described in 4:3659 (see 2Mc 10:18) is the origin of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah. 2:4), the third son of Mattathias, the hero of the war of Jewish independence against Syria. by Daniel R. Schwartz. The book of Tobit tells the story of Tobit and his family, who are living as exiles from Israel after the Assyrian conquest. a place of exercise. VERSE 25. The setting of the book is about a century after the conquest of Judea by the Greeks under Alexander the Great, when the country was part of the Greek Seleucid Empire. And at the doors of the houses and in the streets they burned incense. On the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate; and even to the full end, and that determined, wrath will be poured out on the desolate. The history of the Maccabee family given in these books ends with the death of Simon and the succession of his son, John Hyrcanus. This article abides by terms of the Creative Commons CC-by-sa 3.0 License (CC-by-sa), which may be used and disseminated with proper attribution. "[42][43] All of this makes clear that God has specifically chosen a new dynasty to rule Judea, the Hasmoneans. [35] Simon fortifies Jerusalem (1 Maccabees 13:10) and secures the reoccupation of Joppa (1 Maccabees 13:11), leading the people in peace and prosperity until he is murdered by agents of Ptolemy, son of Abubus, who had been named governor of the region by the Macedonian Greeks. He imposes a tax and establishes a fortress for his soldiers in Jerusalem. He reports the calamities the Jewish people experience on account of their sins, while also stressing the role played by God in his providence, who watches over them as he promised he would (cf. And there came great mourning upon Israel, in every place where they were; the beauty of the women was changed. 1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had defeated[ a] King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. 1 Maccabees 1:54. 2 Maccabees, instead of covering later years, shines a microscope on the first fifteen years of the same period, drawing its own lessons (which I . [47] No angels or miracles come to save the Jews; rather, it is the divinely-approved firm leadership of the Hasmoneans that leads to victory.[9]. Rather, it comes from the Septuagint, which gave it that title to distinguish it from the other books of the Maccabees. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israel's ancient . Antiochus captures Egypt. VERSE 45. and should forbid whole burnt offerings and sacrifice and drink offerings in the sanctuary; and should profane the Sabbaths and feasts. he spoke words in subtlety. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Books-of-the-Maccabees, The Catholic Encyclopedia - The Books of Machabees. The name Maccabee, probably meaning hammer, is actually applied in the Books of Maccabees to only one man, Judas, third son of the priest Mattathias and first leader of the revolt against the Seleucid kings who persecuted the Jews (1Mc 2:4, 66; 2Mc 8:5, 16; 10:1, 16). The king will require Jews to reject their Covenant with the One God. The other Jews then reason that, when attacked, they must fight even on the holy day. VERSE 29. VERSE 28. Despite this, the book is not included as canon in the Tanakh. In 285 he abdicated in favor of his son Ptolemy II, who became involved in a struggle with the Seleucid kings. [26] Mattathias calls upon people loyal to the traditions of Israel to oppose the invaders and the Jewish Hellenizers, and his sons begin a military campaign against them. Its vocabulary and style indicate a Greek original. Purpose of The Book of 1 Maccabees: The purpose in writing 1 Maccabees Book is to record the deliverance of Israel that God worked through the family of Mattathias (5:62) - especially through his three sons, Judas, Jonathan, and Simon, and his grandson, John Hyrcanus. The writer compares their virtues and their exploits with those of Israels ancient heroes, the Judges, Samuel, and David. [22], The narrative is primarily prose text, but is interrupted by seven poetic sections, which imitate classical Hebrew poetry. 1 Maccabees . Some even engage in foreskin restoration. In fact, it is "a thoroughgoing pro-Hasmonean . 1 Maccabees was probably written in Hebrew originally. Do a bit of research on Hanukkah and talk what you have learnt about this very important Jewish festival. Ptolemy IIs court at Alexandria was famed for its learning. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem fled because of them; and she became a habitation of strangers, and she became strange to those who were born in her, and her children forsook her. This caused the Maccabean revolt, led by Mattathias and his sons. VERSE 1. He either used or reconstructed primary sources such as letters, poetic accounts, and possibly court histories. 2 Simon now had the effrontery to name this benefactor of the city, this protector of his . 16:1 Then John came up from Gazara, and told Simon his father what Cendebeus had done against their people. Uriel Rappaport calls it emblematic of Hasmonean politics in general: that the Hasmonean state was an explicitly Jewish one that sought to separate itself from polytheism, yet was pragmatic and sought allies where they could be found.[9]. Modin. VERSE 64. Their faith in the resurrection, which they explicitly assert (v. 11), gives them the courage to undergo terrible sufferings to keep the holy Law of God, sufferings in which they are also supported by their mothers faith. He will make a firm covenant with many for one week. Eusebius, in his book Church History, quotes Origen of Alexandria who says the original title of the work was Sarbth Sarbanael,[note 3] an enigmatic Greek transliteration from a putative Hebrew original title. The books had separate authors. Scholarly estimates for the date of authorship include: Roman Missal, Lectionary, Revised Edition approved for use in the dioceses of England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, published by Collins, Geoffrey Chapman and Veritas, 1981, 1982, volumes 2 and 3, The Revolt of the Maccabees: The True Story Behind Hanukkah, "The date of the first Book of Maccabees", "MACCABEES, THE - JewishEncyclopedia.com", "The Original Language of 1 Maccabees: A Reexamination,", "1 Maccabees, the first book of Maccabees", Session IV Celebrated on the eighth day of April, 1546 under Pope Paul III, The First Book of Machabees Liber I Machaborum, Erran Baron Cohen Presents: Songs in the Key of Hanukkah, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1_Maccabees&oldid=1141777926, Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 3:1 to 9:22, under the leadership of Judas Maccabeus, 9:23 to 12:53, under the leadership of Jonathan, Chapters 1316, under the leadership of Simon. The Greek text is extant in two of the three oldest codices of the Greek Septuagint: the Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Alexandrinus. Reflect on whether you think that Mattathias and his sons were right to rebel against their Greek oppressors.We are challenged about how we should behave towards our enemies and how we should act as Gods agents, wherever we live in the world. VERSE 4. and he gathered together an exceedingly strong army, and ruled over countries and nations and principalities, and they became tributary to him. Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable history, but not a part of Scripture. The second book overlaps with the first, starting earlier. 1 Maccabees 10, Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar Rev. 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and put to death the kings of the earth. The kingdom began to decline under Ptolemy IV Philopator, who was a bad administrator and led a dissolute life. More recent English language versions of the Bible which contain 1 Maccabees include the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), Good News Translation (GNT), New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE). 1 Alexander of Macedon son of Philip had come from the land of Kittim and defeated Darius king of the Persians and Medes, whom he succeeded as ruler, at first of Hellas. saves his butt from a delivery-gone-bonkers, he decides to play nice with . Finally, after Matthathias dies, his son Judas succeeds in liberating the Temple precincts and reconsecrating the Temple itself in 165 B.C.E. Every bridegroom took up lamentation, she that sat in the marriage chamber was in heaviness. In 1 Maccabees, those dissatisfied with the Hasmoneans "hated their nation"[39] as a whole; the Hasmoneans were equated with Judea itself. [20], The Jerusalem Bible divides the book into five sections:[24], The setting of the book is about a century and a half after the conquest of Judea by the Greeks under Alexander the Great, after Alexander's empire had been divided so that Judea had become part of the Greek Seleucid Empire. In the middle of the week he will cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease. Finally, he desecrates the Temple by setting up an "abomination of desolation" there, apparently either a pagan idol or a bust of himself. [50] He also cites the fact that it makes various "admissions against interest" such as openly describing rebel military defeats, unlike 2 Maccabees which obscures or omits such matters. This is alluded to in two other passages: Daniel 9:27. According to the text, some Jewish men even engaged in foreskin restoration in order to pass as fully Greek. When Simon died he was succeeded by his son John Hyrcanus, who became the founder of the Hasmonean dynasty. The author exhibits a personal interest in the events, but presents them as accurately as possible given his own commitment to the Maccabean dynasty as instituted by God. Instead, we have an early, pre-Christian, Greek translation full of Hebrew idioms. [ a] 2 He had five sons: John, who was called Gaddi; 3 Simon, who was called Thassi; 4 Judas, who was called Maccabeus; 5 Eleazar, who was called Avaran; and Jonathan, who was called . 01793 418222. perhaps even Sadducean, tendency interpenetrates the entire work" (Fischer, 4:441) and the "author of 1 Maccabees identifies unreservedly with the rebels and their leaders." (Efron, 47; Sievers, 2). The 1643 Westminster Confession says that the books "are of no authority in the Church of God, not to be any otherwise approved", for example. Maccabees , (fl. The author, probably a Palestinian Jew, is unknown. 2 Maccabees interprets the misfortunes of the Jews as God's punishment for their own sins; the author of 1 Maccabees depicts the problems as due to the external evil of Antiochus IV and his generals, not as a cleansing ordeal that was in some sense divine will. This was a village twenty miles northwest of Jerusalem. John R. Bartlett argues for somewhere between 11090 BCE. The author seeks to promote the view that the Hasmoneans were indeed God's new chosen and would-be rulers in line with heroes of the Hebrew Bible. Both Origen and Jerome claim to have seen a Hebrew text of 1 Maccabees. The narrative is primarily prose text, but is interrupted by seven poetic sections, which imitate classical Hebrew poetry. Antiochus persecutes the Jewish people. 1 Maccabees - Chapter 1. And wherever was found with any a book of the covenant, and if any consented to the law, the kings sentence delivered him to death. were recognized by the Fathers as inspired, there is an interim stage where souls are purified. As we know, those who have left this world and enjoy the beatific vision, in the same act of charity in which they love God, are also praying for their brothers, who are members of the Church like themselves. The [] 1:10 And there came out of them a wicked root Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the The Maccabees formed the Hasmonean dynasty. Unlike most of the Books of the Maccabees, 1 Maccabees was written in Hebrew and translated into Greek as part of the . At Explore the Faith, I share insights into the Bible and theological writings. Note: 1 and 2 Maccabees are not included in most Protestant and Jewish Bibles. Experts date the original Hebrew text sometime in the late second century B.C.E. This might mean the women were forcibly tattooed. Mattathias's son Judas Maccabeus (Judah Maccabee) takes over the revolt and the rebels as a group are called the Maccabees; the book chronicles in detail the successes and setbacks of the rebellion. Because of the accuracy of the historical account, if a later date is accepted, then the author must have had access to first-hand reports of the events. Some Protestants include the book as biblical apocrypha, material useful for background and edification but that is not canonical. He also requires Jewish leaders to sacrifice to idols. VERSE 60. [41] The book dismisses a defeat suffered by other commanders named Joseph and Azariah as because "they did not listen to Judas and his brothers. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The relationship between Jonathan and Demetrius' son and successor, Demetrius II Nicator, is covered in chapter 11: Jonathan provides military support to Demetrius at the latter's request (verse 44), and a successful engagement against a popular revolt at Antioch enables the Jews to "gain glory in the sight of the king" (verse 51). The works main religious theme is that the martyrs sufferings vicariously expiated the sins of the entire Jewish people. She, having offered God the lives of her sons, then offers herself in sacrifice, giving an example of fortitude and also of that faith in which she had reared her children. The narrative reports that news of the desolation reaches Mattathias and his five sons, a priestly family who live in Modein. The sacred writers purpose is to build up the morale of the Jews. "[45][46] Even if "heaven" is merely shorthand for "God in heaven", 1 Maccabees is remarkably secular in its depiction of the conflict. As a part of the revolt, the Temple was freed from . An unknown editor, the Epitomist, used the factual notes of a historian, Jason of Cyrene, to write this historical polemic. And the saying was good in their eyes. For the full article, see, Prohibition of Jewish religious practices, Hanukkah: reconsecration of the sanctuary, https://www.britannica.com/summary/Maccabees. The two Books of Maccabees contain independent accounts of events (in part identical) that accompanied the attempted suppression of Judaism in Palestine in the second century B.C. He may well have played some part in it himself in his youth. Sign up for our short, weekly email about how we're inviting people to discover the Bible. He interprets the Maccabean victory not as a miraculous intervention by God, but rather as God's using the instrument of the military genius of the Maccabees to achieve his divine ends. Antiochus makes Judaism illegal. VERSE 40. It became part of the deuterocanon in early Christianity. From the time of Alexander onward Greek culture spread throughout the Middle East. The revolt is also known by the name Maccabee, after the most renowned of Mattathias's sons . It is a deuterocanonical work in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox tradition, and apocryphal in Protestant tradition. 1 The Simon mentioned above as the informer against the funds and against his country began slandering Onias, insinuating that the latter had been responsible for the assault on Heliodorus and himself had contrived this misfortune. While Judas is eventually killed in battle, the Maccabees eventually achieve autonomy and then independence for Judea under the leadership of the Hasmonean family. This text explicitly states that there is an interim stage where souls are purified and that they can be helped by suffrages offered by the living. However, the original has been lost and the version which comes down to us is the Septuagint. [20] The book is not written in colloquial "common" Koine Greek of the 2nd century BC, but rather a more archaic style of Greek consciously imitative of the style of older scriptures. The First Book of Macabbees is recognized as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. He then imposes a tax and establishes a fortress in Jerusalem. It includes such fundamental texts as that which states that God created all thingsex nihilo, out of nothing, not out of things which existed (7:28), and those which make it clear that the sacrifice of martyrs is a voluntary form of atonement which placates Gods anger (7:36, 8:5). Gentile forces still hold a fortress in Jerusalem, however, as well as many towns in Judea and Galilee. It frequently imitates biblical phraseology and directly cites biblical precedents. When war broke out between these two brothers the Romans intervened, took Jerusalem and brought the monarchy to an end. Below is the article summary. Unsure of the meaning of a word or phrase in the Bible? Friend. In the town of Modein, the priest Mattathias finds the situation intolerable. And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became to them a citadel. 1-2 Thessalonians. Thus, for example, in 2 Maccabees 12:43 there is Judas act of faith in the resurrection and salvation of his fallen soldiers, but he realizes that they must atone for their sins in the next life, and he wishes to help them in this and asks for prayers from the living. They will not live a lie. his heart was lifted up. View all posts by todd. That is, about 176 BC. In general, its chronology coheres with that of I Maccabees. And he fought many battles, and won many strongholds, and killed the kings of the earth. First Maccabees was written about 100 B.C., in Hebrew, but the original has not come down to us. In the book itself, "Maccabee" is used solely as a personal title for Judah Maccabee (Latinized as Judas Maccabeus). The period of peace and prosperity is celebrated in a biblical-style poetic passage, the "Eulogy of Simon",[36] which Rappaport considers to be "one of the most important poetic passages in 1 Maccabees".[37]. 1 Maccabees 1. This book also tells us more about atonement beyond the grave by asserting the existence of purgatory (12:38ff). Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. the Torah. During the Protestant Reformation, the book (along with other books in the Catholic deuterocanon) was classed as biblical apocrypha in Protestantism, material useful for background but not canonical. Demetrius' death is reported in 1 Maccabees 10:50, and Ptolemy VI Philometor and Alexander Balas, claimant to the Seleucid throne, enter into an agreement under which Alexander marries Cleopatra Thea, Ptolemy's daughter (1 Maccabees 10:58). Updates? Grimm indicates the time span for when the book could have been written to be from 105-64 b.c.e. These two books tell you a lot about Jewish self-definition in the second and first century bc. And on the five and twentieth day of the month they sacrificed upon the idol altar of God. CHAPTER 1. Here are 8 handy tips to get your book club up and running. for the first and 124 B.C. 2 Maccabees falls more into theological history, in other words the attempt to reflect on Gods role in the events described. VERSE 58. VERSE 7. [7][4] He was likely a court historian or equivalent. Ptolemy, a loyal general of Alexanders, was made satrap of Egypt in 323 when Alexander died, and in 304 he assumed the title of king, annexing Cyprus, Palestine, and the Lebanon. Even in stories set during the Maccabean period, references to Judas by name were explicitly removed to avoid hero-worship of the Hasmonean line. the hundred and thirty and seventh year. 1 and 2 Maccabees tell the same story in two different ways. Help me reach the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. We will be talking about events that happened in the second century, which took place in Judea located in the Syrian empire. The people, in turn, must worship the Lord alone and observe exactly the precepts of the law given to them. 2:4), the third son of Mattathias, the hero of the war of Jewish independence against Syria. Protestants and Jews regard it as generally reliable historically, but not a part of holy scripture.. These heroes of the faith will not forsake the One God. That is, about 168 BC. Read more . As a surname it was also applied to his brothers and, by extension . In those days rose up Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem; and he lived at Modin. to the death of Simeon the Hasmonean (135 B.C.E.). And they led captive the women and the children, and the cattle they took in possession. The history presented is very accurate, comparing favorably to pagan historians such as Livy or Tacitus. (He had previously become king of Greece.) And he called his servants, which were honorable, which had been brought up with him from his youth, and he divided to them his kingdom, while he was yet alive. 64 My children, be courageous and grow strong in the law, for by it you will gain honour. Editor's note: The following homily delivered by the Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D, S.T.D., on 1 August 2017, commemoration of the Holy Maccabees (Extraordinary Form) at the Church of . 63 Today they will be exalted, but tomorrow they will not be found, because they will have returned to the dust, and their plans will have perished. VERSE 39. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. It is not in the Codex Vaticanus. Judas's Maccabee title is generally tied to the Aramaic word maqqaba ("makebet" in modern Hebrew), "hammer" or "sledgehammer", in recognition of his prowess in battle. The first and second Books of Maccabees, though regarded by Jews and Protestants as apocryphal, i.e., not inspired Scripture, because not contained in the Jewish list of books drawn up at the end of the first century A.D., have always been accepted by the Catholic Church as inspired and are called deuterocanonical to indicate that they are canonical even though disputed by some. Antipathy toward the Seleucid-friendly Hellenizing Jews is unsurprising, as they were enemies in war, but 1 Maccabees extends criticism to internal Jewish opponents of the Hasmoneans as well. His purpose in writing is to record the deliverance of Israel that God worked through the family of Mattathias (5:62)especially through his three sons, Judas, Jonathan, and Simon, and his grandson, John Hyrcanus. ", The Church Father Origen relates that the title of the Hebrew original was Sarbeth Sarbanael, translated either as "the Book of the Prince of the House of Israel" or "the Book of the Dynasty of God's resisters.". It tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the practice of basic Jewish law, resulting in the Maccabean Revolt. According to 1 Maccabees, there were some early groups of Jewish rebels who refused to fight on the Sabbath, and perished accordingly (1 Maccabees 2:29-38) until the Maccabean patriarch Mattathias decided to change the law and permit defensive warfare on the Sabbath (2:39-41). (1 Maccabees 2.62-64). Finally, there is the issue of its revolutionary character. However, we believers CANNOT do evil that good may result. And they did all put diadems upon themselves after that he was dead, and so did their sons after them many years: and they multiplied evils in the earth. 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