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i Maccabees

Description:

i Maccabees refers to the first book of Maccabees, which is part of the Deuterocanonical books in the Old Testament. It narrates the historical events surrounding the Maccabean Revolt in Judea during the 2nd century BCE.

Senses:

Noun:

1. The first book of Maccabees in the Old Testament.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Example Sentence 1: Many people turn to i Maccabees to learn about the heroic acts of the Maccabean warriors.

Example Sentence 2: The events described in i Maccabees provide crucial historical context to understand the religious and political climate of ancient Judea.

Local Usage:

Example Sentence 1: In our local synagogue, the study group is currently exploring the moral teachings found within i Maccabees.

Example Sentence 2: Our community often organizes plays that reenact scenes from i Maccabees during the festival of Hanukkah.

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