The Maccabees And The Church

The book ""The Maccabees and the Church: Or the History of the Maccabees Considered with Reference to the Present Condition and Prospects of the Church: Two Sermons"" was written by Christopher Wordsworth and published in 1871. The book consists of two sermons that explore the history of the Maccabees and its relevance to the current state and future prospects of the Church.The first sermon delves into the history of the Maccabees, a Jewish family who fought against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. The author draws parallels between the Maccabean struggle for religious freedom and the challenges faced by the Church in the 19th century. The sermon focuses on the importance of standing firm in one's faith and resisting the pressures of secular society.The second sermon explores the legacy of the Maccabees and its impact on the Church. The author argues that the Maccabean struggle for religious freedom paved the way for the spread of Christianity, and that the Church should continue to uphold the values of the Maccabees in the face of adversity.Overall, ""The Maccabees and the Church"" offers a unique perspective on the history of the Church and the role of faith in modern society. The book is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in religious history and theology.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.