Books Jesus Read

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction

1

Chapter 1 Spiritual Rebellion – Mattathias

15

Chapter 2 Hasmonean Holiness – Judas Maccabeus

37

Chapter 3 Spiritual Legacy – Jonathan, Simon, and John Hyrcanus 59 Chapter 4 Uncompromising Standards – Judith 81 Chapter 5 Suffering and Spirituality – Tobit and Sarah 107 Chapter 6 The Spirit of the Martyrs – 2 Maccabees 131 Chapter 7 Spiritual Discernment – Daniel 151

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