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Malachi151 · 12-03-2006, 06:02 PM

I've tried to find scholarly information about this story on the Internet, but that has proved difficult.

Does anyone know if this event is considered historical or "mythical", or a mix of both?

The Martyrdom of Seven Brothers:
http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=32197594

Toto · 12-03-2006, 06:28 PM

2 Maccabees on Wikipedia

2 Maccabees on EarlyJewishWritings.com

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II Maccabees is more a work of edification than of history.

I don't know how you would ever decide if that grisley story is historical or not.

Huon · 12-04-2006, 12:03 AM

You have also the seven sleepers of Ephesus, and the seven sons of Saint Felicitas. Seven is loaded with esoteric significance.

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Huon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bordeaux France Posts: 2,796	You have also the seven sleepers of Ephesus, and the seven sons of Saint Felicitas. Seven is loaded with esoteric significance.

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