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The study of 1 Maccabees is useful in understanding the history during the Maccabean period. Written around 100 BCE, it contains no doctrine of individual immortality except in the survival of one's name and fame, nor does it express any messianic expectation. this does not necessarily mean that these concepts only entered Judaism after 100 BCE, but that they were not held universily among the Jews at the time of writing.
1 Maccabees provides such detailed information about the history of the period that it enables scholars to date the authorship of the Book of Daniel within five years.
2 Maccabees was written by a different author around the same time and covers approximately the same period, but tells that the Jews succeeded because of divine miracles and the fabulous intervention of angels on winged horses. This contrasts so strongly with 1 Maccabees that it can only be a work of fiction. The importance of this book in the study of the Old Testament is that it is in the Catholic Old Testament and could easily have become part of the Hebrew Bible and the Protestant Old Testament. For those who believe that every book of The Bible is literally true, this book is an object lesson in the need for greater scepticism.
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When was Journal for the Study of the Old Testament created?
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament was created in 1976.
Why do you study the Old Testament?
The old testament is read and studied because the prophets and kings were in the old testament. It is history as well as what is to come as told by prophets.
Who believed in the Old Testament?
Christians and Jews today believe and study the Old Testament. The Jews made it, but as Jesus was Jewish, Christians study it too.
Why is the study of the Old Testament basic to understanding the New Testament?
Much of the reason for events and doctrine taught in the New Testament are to be found in the Old Testament. The New Testament would be incomprehensible without the Old. The reason for Christ's coming to earth and why humankind are in need of salvation can be found in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis.
Does the old testament have less value than the New Testament?
no. they are both important to christian life.
What is the value of Old Testament?
The Old Testament is a collection of religious texts sacred to Judaism and Christianity. It contains historical accounts, laws, prophecies, and poetry that are seen as foundational to understanding the history and teachings of these faiths. It is valued for its moral guidance, wisdom, and insights into the relationship between humanity and the divine.
Give 3 historical books in the Old Testament?
The three books in the old testament of historical value are the book of Esther, Ezra and Book of Songs.
What has the author O Jessie Lace written?
O. Jessie Lace has written: 'Teaching the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Study and teaching 'Understanding the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, History, History of contemporary events, Judaism 'Teaching the New Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Religious education, Study, Study and teaching
According to the old testament what makes a man happy I need to know for a history study guide?
Observing the laws of God is what makes a man happy according to the Old Testament.
What has the author Fred A Farley written?
Fred A. Farley has written: 'Study notes on the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Study
Is Isaiah in the old testament or new testament?
The Old Testament.
Why did New Testament writers include scriptres from Old Testament in their accounts?
Because the Old Testament hasn't been deleted. We still use the Old Testsament, after all it has a lot of value in it and it is God's Word. Jesus also speaks from the Old Testament. The New Testament begins a new covenant, two new commandments and how we are able to return to God.
