Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)
2024/10/8
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Father Mike Schmitz
A Catholic priest, speaker, author, and podcaster known for his social media presence and impactful ministries in the Diocese of Duluth.
Father Mike Schmitz: 本期节目主要讲解了马加比第一卷第一章和《训诲智者书》的部分内容，以及箴言21章29-31节。首先，他介绍了马加比起义的历史背景，讲述了安提阿库斯·伊庇法尼斯对犹太人的残酷迫害，以及犹太人为了信仰而宁死不屈的精神。这段历史充满了戏剧性、勇气和信仰的考验。他详细描述了安提阿库斯·伊庇法尼斯如何亵渎圣殿，迫害犹太人，强迫他们放弃信仰和习俗。许多犹太人为了坚持信仰而被杀害，甚至婴儿也被吊死在母亲的脖子上。然而，也有许多犹太人坚定地维护自己的信仰，宁死也不妥协。这段历史的解读，有助于我们理解信仰的坚定和在面对迫害时的勇气。
其次，他讲解了《训诲智者书》的智慧和敬畏上帝的重要性。他强调，敬畏上帝并非惧怕上帝，而是认真对待上帝，遵守上帝的诫命。他认为，智慧的来源是上帝，而遵守上帝的诫命是获得智慧的关键。他还强调了孝敬父母的重要性，指出这是唯一一条带有祝福的诫命，即长寿。
最后，他总结了本期节目的主要内容，并预告了接下来的阅读计划，即将进入新约时期。
Deep Dive
Alexander the Great's death and the division of his kingdom among his generals led to the rise of Antiochus Epiphanes. Antiochus's reign was marked by both soft and hard totalitarianism, with some Jews assimilating into Greek culture while others faced persecution for maintaining their faith.
- Alexander the Great conquered the known world and divided his kingdom among his generals upon his death.
- Antiochus Epiphanes emerged from Alexander's lineage and initiated the persecution of the Jews.
- Some Jews adopted Greek customs and even removed the marks of circumcision to fit in, while others remained steadfast in their faith.
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