The Book Of The Maccabees (Paperback)

The Book of the Maccabees is a religious text that is part of the Apocrypha, a collection of books that are not included in the official canon of the Bible. This particular edition of the book was printed in 1611 by The Nonesuch Edition, a publishing company known for producing high-quality books.The Book of the Maccabees tells the story of the Maccabean revolt, which took place in the 2nd century BC. The revolt was led by a Jewish family called the Maccabees, who fought against the Seleucid Empire to regain control of Jerusalem and the Temple.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the story of the Maccabean revolt and the second part containing letters that were exchanged between the Jews in Jerusalem and their brethren in Egypt.This edition of the book is notable for its historical significance, as it was printed during the reign of King James I of England and is considered a landmark in the history of English printing. The Nonesuch Edition is also known for its attention to detail and high-quality production values, which make this book a valuable addition to any collection of religious texts or historical literature.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apocrypha, by The Nonesuch Edition . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595676.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.