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Can some erudite person explain in simple terms why Maccabees is not in my current Bible, while it actually did appear in the original KJV Bible? Seems to me we’re missing some good stuff.

Here is a non-denominational source for information on the books:

http://mb-soft.com/believe/txs/maccabee.htm

I can’t vouch for the source, only that it will get you started with some information.

Not a specific answer, but

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/7610

Maccabees is incredibly inspiring -- when I read it as a young lad, it was more exciting than any adventure tale. The bravery of the Jews in standing up against overwhelming odds, the gallantry of each of the sons of Maccabee is fascinating.

I also credit it and Jeremiah to a large extent for developing my continuing fascination for history.

Did you know that the Maccabees conquered the Edomites and joined them to the Israelites? And that by the time of Christ, these Edomites were called Idumeans and one of them rose to become King, King Herod? I didn't! And I found it fascinating that when Jerusalem was destroyed by the army of Vespasian in 69AD, the Edomiates/Idumeans were among those fighting and defending Israel! And their nation was destroyed during this fighting for their brother.

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