The Maccabees is a masterpiece of literary and theological import.
It savors of the legendary in certain aspects of its historical accounts.
However, it borders on a historical narration that is somewhat romanticized to encourage, stimulate and edify the faithful, and to present to outsiders a perspective of a special people.
Research Associates School Times Publications Original maccabees bible-oe: with psalm 151, paperback/roderick michael mclean
