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Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2024)

2024/10/17
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Fr. Mike Schmitz: 本集讲述了《玛加伯一书》第10章中戏剧性的事件,包括约拿单被任命为大祭司,底米特律在战争中被击败,以及亚历山大·伊庇法尼与埃及通过联姻建立联盟。这些事件展现了当时权力斗争的复杂性以及犹太人在政治和宗教压力下的抉择。亚历山大和底米特律都试图争取约拿单和犹太人的支持,分别许诺了不同的好处。亚历山大给予约拿单崇高的地位和荣誉,而底米特律则许诺免除所有税款和债务,释放奴隶。然而,犹太人因为底米特律过去的暴行而拒绝相信他的承诺,最终选择支持亚历山大。这一选择体现了犹太人对公正和可靠性的重视,而非仅仅追求物质利益。此外,本集还探讨了《智慧书》中关于婚姻和生活智慧的教导,强调了忠诚、明智和节制的重要性,并指出这些品质不仅适用于妻子,也适用于丈夫。通过对这些经文的解读,我们能够更好地理解当时的历史背景,以及在信仰和生活中的智慧抉择。 Fr. Mike Schmitz: 本集重点讲述了亚历山大·伊庇法尼的崛起以及他和底米特律为争取犹太人支持而展开的竞争。亚历山大通过任命约拿单为大祭司并给予其诸多荣誉来争取犹太人的支持,而底米特律则试图通过许诺免除所有税款和债务来赢得犹太人的好感。然而,犹太人最终选择了亚历山大,因为他们不信任底米特律过去的所作所为。这段历史展现了犹太人在政治动荡时期所面临的复杂抉择,以及他们对公正和可靠性的重视。此外,本集还探讨了《智慧书》中关于婚姻和生活智慧的教导,强调了忠诚、明智和节制的重要性,并指出这些品质不仅适用于妻子,也适用于丈夫。通过对这些经文的解读,我们可以学习如何在生活中做出明智的抉择,并保持内心的平静与安宁。

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Alexander Epiphanes ascended to power and married Cleopatra, forming an alliance with Egypt. Despite Demetrius's attempts to sway Jonathan with promises, Jonathan sided with Alexander, leading to Demetrius's defeat. Alexander further honored Jonathan, recognizing him as a kinsman.
  • Alexander Epiphanes became king and married Cleopatra, securing an alliance with Egypt.
  • Demetrius offered Jonathan and the Jews numerous concessions to gain their support against Alexander.
  • Jonathan, recognizing Demetrius's unreliability, sided with Alexander.
  • Alexander honored Jonathan with a golden buckle, signifying kinship.

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Fr. Mike breaks down the dramatic events from our reading of 1 Maccabees today, including; Jonathan's new role as high priest, Demetrius' defeat in battle, and King Alexander Epiphanes formidable alliance with Egypt formed by marrying Cleopatra. In Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us that the good qualities wives are called to possess are also applicable to husbands. Today we read 1 Maccabees 10, Sirach 26-27, and Proverbs 23:5-8.

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