Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: 1 Maccabees
The First Book of Maccabees, part of the Apocrypha in the King James Version (KJV), is a historical account detailing the Jewish struggle for religious and political freedom from 175 to 135 B.C. It centers on the Machabee family, particularly Judas Maccabeus, and chronicles the revolt against Seleucid rule, the heroic deeds of Judas, and the subsequent leadership of Jonathan and Simon. This book is notable for its insights into Jewish history and the fight for autonomy during a tumultuous period.
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