I Maccabees

This First Edition hardcover of I Maccabees is in fair condition. The dust jacket is worn, with visible tears and chipping along the edges and spine, but the book remains structurally sound. Internally, the pages are clean and unmarked, offering a clear and legible reading experience. The binding is firm, ensuring durability despite the external wear.

I Maccabees, authored by Jonathan A. Goldstein, is a part of the esteemed Anchor Bible series, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in Garden City, New York, in 1976. This hardcover First Edition offers a new translation accompanied by Goldstein's insightful introduction and commentary. The work delves into the historical and religious significance of the Maccabean period, providing a comprehensive analysis that is invaluable to scholars and enthusiasts of biblical studies. The ISBN for this edition is 0-385-08533-8. While the Anchor Bible series is widely respected, this particular volume stands out for its scholarly contribution to understanding the Apocrypha. Though the dust jacket shows signs of wear with noticeable tears and chips, the book itself remains intact, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on religious studies or biblical commentary.