The Third Book of Maccabees

by Cyril William Emmet

Book Overview

This ancient apocryphal text, translated and annotated by noted scholar C. W. Emmet, tells the story of the Jewish resistance to the Greek king Ptolemy IV Philopator in the 3rd century BCE. With its vivid descriptions of battles and miracles, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Hellenistic Judaism. As an important part of the Jewish apocrypha, this text sheds light on the rich cultural and religious traditions of ancient...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021315028
• ISBN13: 9781021315021
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"