The anchor Bible vol.41A II Maccabees: A new translation with introduction and commentary
Jonathan A. Goldstein
- 1st.
- U.S.A Doubleday & Company, Inc. 1983
- 595tr. Hardcover 24cm
Examines the critical issues raised by `II Maccabees`. Examining its language and style, its Hellenic yet Jewish flavor, its comparison and relationship to `I Maccabees`, its use of sacred writings, its historical context, and the role of the miraculous, this volume elucidates this powerful account of a pivotal period in Jewish history.