The Third Book of Maccabees: Commentary

by Cyril W. Emmet

Publishers:

SPCK; Macmillan Co.

, 1918

Overview

The third book of Maccabees tells the story of Ptolemy IV Philopator’s persecution of the Jews and his conversion, through divine intervention, to their protector. Before providing the English translation with notes, Emmet covers the book’s contents, purpose, date and origin, historical basis, and much more.

Product Details

• Title: The Third Book of Maccabees: Commentary
• Author: Cyril W. Emmet
• Series: Translations of Early Documents: Series II: Hellenistic-Jewish Texts
• Publishers: SPCK, Macmillan Co.
• Print Publication Date: 1918
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. 3 Maccabees › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:DC3MACEMMETCOMM
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:33:25Z

About Cyril W. Emmet

Cyril W. Emmet (1820–1903) was the vicar of West Hendred, located in South Oxfordshire. He published numerous books, including The Eschatological Question in the Gospels, Conscience, Creeds and Critics: A Plea for Liberty of Criticism within the Church of England, and The Third Book of Maccabees.