The Fourth Book Of Maccabees

by Rutherford H. Platt Jr.

Book Overview

The Fourth Book of Maccabees is a religious text written by Rutherford H. Platt. It is a part of the apocryphal literature of the Old Testament and is believed to have been written in the first century CE. The book is a philosophical and theological treatise that explores the themes of suffering, martyrdom, and the afterlife. It tells the story of the Maccabean martyrs who suffered and died for their faith, and how their sacrifice ensured the survival of the Jewish people. The book also discusses the nature of the soul and the resurrection of the dead. The Fourth Book of Maccabees is an important historical and religious text that sheds light on the beliefs and practices of the Jewish people during the Hellenistic period.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Forgotten Books of Eden, by Rutherford H. Platt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596362.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425316069
• ISBN13: 9781425316068
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"