The Fourth Book Of Maccabees

By Rutherford H. Platt Jr.

Book Overview

The Fourth Book of Maccabees is a religious text authored by Rutherford H. Platt. It is a part of the Old Testament Apocrypha and is believed to have been written in the first century CE. The book contains a narrative of the martyrdom of seven Jewish brothers and their mother, who were persecuted by the Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes for refusing to renounce their faith. The book also explores the themes of reason, virtue, and the afterlife. Platt's translation of the text aims to make it accessible to modern readers while retaining its original meaning and literary style. The Fourth Book of Maccabees is a valuable resource for scholars of early Judaism and Christianity, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious persecution and martyrdom.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: 116285961X
• ISBN13: 9781162859613
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"