| 5 Maccabees | |
|---|---|
| Testament: | Other |
| Description: | 5 Maccabees is an ancient Jewish historical work that provides an account of Jewish history from the time of Heliodorus to the end of the Maccabean Revolt. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 |
| Author name: | Unknown |
| Written date: | 16th century AD |
| Location: | Unknown |
| Genre: | Historical |
| Chapter count: | 0 |
| Verse count: | 0 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | Jewish readers |
| Theme: | History of the Maccabean revolt |
| Key verses: | Unknown |
| Summary: | 5 Maccabees is an ancient Jewish historical work that provides an account of the Maccabean revolt and the events that followed. Unlike the earlier books of Maccabees, this text covers a broader time period, including the reigns of the Hasmonean and Herodian dynasties. The authenticity and authorship of the book are uncertain, and it is not widely accepted as canonical. |
| Outline: | Unknown |