2 Maccabees

Speech parts

1. 2 Maccabees - Noun

2. 2 Maccabees - Proper noun

Meaning

an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

II Maccabees 2nd macc 2nd maccabees second maccabees 2nd macabees 2 mac second mac second macc 2nd mac ii mac ii macc

Examples

Opinion is divided on the book of Baruch, while it is acknowledged that the Epistle of Jeremiah, the Wisdom of Solomon, and 2 Maccabees are originally Greek compositions. Source: Internet

The book of 2 Maccabees gives a clear account of the dead awaiting a future resurrection and judgment, plus prayers and offerings for the dead to remove the burden of sin. Source: Internet

The practice of praying for the dead is not found in most Protestant traditions, but is a central part of the Catholic faith and justified by the book 2 Maccabees, Vrazel explained. Source: Internet