1 Maccabees is one of the deuterocanonical books of the Bible. 2 Macc is not a sequel to 1 Macc. In fact, 2 Macc tells many of the same stories from a slightly different perspective than 1 Macc.

Felix and Hugo White of the recenty-reformed band mark 30 years since the release of the East 17 classic. They'll take over ...

Jesus, having been born into a Jewish family more than a century after the events described in 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees, would have celebrated Hanukkah along with his fellow Jews in the first ...

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Now, The Maccabees have added a trio of UK and Ireland shows to their 2025 live schedule in the run-up to All Points East. They’ll take to the stage at the Academy in Dublin on August 17 before ...