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Throughout history, there has been uncertainty as to which texts should be included in the "holy scriptures." The Books of The Maccabees are part of a group of fourteen books called the Apocrypha which, when included, are considered part of the Old Testament. These books, however, while uncluded by some, are rejected by others because they are not believed to be holy (i.e. they are "bad"). Nevertheless, the Apocrypha, like the rest of the biblical books, comprises primary sources and is valuable to historical research.

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What is the name of a Bible that has Maccabees 1 and Maccabees 2 included?

The HarperCollins Study Bible - New Revised Standard Version


Does the Bible mention Judas Maccabeus?

Judas Maccabeus is mentioned in 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees. These are considered 'deutero-canonical' books and are included in the Catholic Bible, but not the Protestant Bible.


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No Bible reference for this.


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1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees actually are in the Catholic Bible, and can be read there. However, they were not accepted in the Hebrew Bible and are not in the Protestant Bible. One problem with the two books of Maccabees is that, although they were written around the same time and deal with the same period in Judean history, they are too much at variance as to what really happened. Moreover, 1 Maccabees is not really a religious document, while 2 Maccabees is considered by many to be simply too unrealistic to be taken seriously.


Is NIV mom's devotional Bible a Catholic Bible?

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Where is the word Xanthicus found in the Bible?

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What are the release dates for Mysteries of the Bible - 1994 Maccabees Revolution and Redemption 5-4?

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Does eastern orthodox and Roman Catholics use same Maccabees bible?

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Why is the Book of Maccabees not in the Bible?

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