Publisher's Synopsis
The Fourth Book of Maccabees and Kindred Documents in Syriac is a book by Robert Lubbock Bensly, first published in 1895. The book includes a translation of the Fourth Book of Maccabees, a Jewish text that describes the martyrdom of seven Jewish brothers during the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The book also includes translations of other Syriac documents related to the Maccabean period, including a letter from the high priest Jonathan to the Spartans and a prayer for the dead. The translations are accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, providing historical and cultural context for the texts. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Jewish and Syriac literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Maccabean period.With An Introduction And Translations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
