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Now the things concerning Judas Maccabaeus and his brothers, the purification of the greatest temple, the dedication of the altar,
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Verse 19. Place. Read Calmet. 15:38. After the author had written this appendix to the former book, he resolved to add an epitome of the history. Hence in this preface he informs us of the subject, method, reason, and diligence of his short work. verse 20, 24, 5, 6, 9. Worthington.—This piece is very elegant, and contains several rules for writing history. The author was a Jew as well as Jason. verse 24.
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