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    • A spatial analysis of the reference to heaven in 2 Maccabees 

      Coetzer, Eugene (Institut Fuer Biblische Exegese, 2016)
      The text of 2 Maccabees bas been fruitfully explored. Many aspects have been highlighted, from resurrection and temple propaganda to war and the role of the seven brothers' mother. However, one aspect that is yet to be ...
    • Heroes and Villains in 2 Maccabees 8:1-36: a rhetorical analysis 

      Coetzer, Eugene (The Old Testament Society of Southern Africa (OTSSA), 2016)
      In recent years, scholarly contributions to the study of 2 Maccabees have shifted towards a focus on larger themes and rhetorical elements. This, in turn, allowed for a deeper understanding of the narrative aim and the ...