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This ancient apocryphal text, translated and annotated by noted scholar C. W. Emmet, tells the story of the Jewish resistance to the Greek king Ptolemy IV Philopator in the 3rd century BCE. With its vivid descriptions of battles and miracles, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Hellenistic Judaism. As an important part of the Jewish apocrypha, this text sheds light on the rich cultural and religious traditions of ancient Judaism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.