CHAPTER X

THE SECOND BOOK OF MACCABEES 479

I. The Origin of the Book 479

II. The Contents of the Book 481

III. Comparison between 1 and 2 Maccabees 482

IV. The Historical Value of 2 Maccabees 485

V. The Purpose of the Book 487

VI. The Integrity of the Boo 490

VII. The Date and Original Language of the Book 493

VIII. The influence of the Book on New Testament Writers 493