The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims — 2 Machabees

Overview

2 Maccabees (DRB: 2 Machabees) offers a theologically shaped history focused on martyrdom, resurrection hope, and temple sanctity; the extant text is Greek. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

Canon & Theology

Catholic reception highlights prayer for the dead and the righteous hope of resurrection found in this narrative. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}

Key Themes

Martyrdom fidelity; intercession; God’s justice and vindication. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}

Annotated Bibliography

USCCB, “2 Maccabees.” Introductory material and theological accents. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}

USCCB, “Understanding the Bible.” Seven deuterocanonical books & additions. :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}