Literal translation of Maccabees in simple readable English, presented as an epic adventure novel. First Maccabees: Quest for Freedom Chapter 1: Rise of the Seleucids Chapter 2: The Revolt Begins Chapter 3: Hammer of God Chapter 4: Reclaiming the Temple Chapter 5: Victorious Campaign Chapter 6: Alliance Tested Chapter 7: Treacherous Foe Chapter 8: Pursuit of Justice Chapter 9: Warrior's Sacrifice Chapter 10: Quest for Peace Chapter 11: Unrelenting Enemy Chapter 12: Heroic Stand Chapter 13: Final Confrontation Chapter 14: Hero's Legacy Chapter 15: Return of the King Chapter 16: The Final Triumph Second Maccabees: Epic of Courage Chapter 1: Revolt Ignites Chapter 2: Defenders of Tradition Chapter 3: Warrior's Wrath Chapter 4: Battle for Jerusalem Chapter 5: Flames of Perseverance Chapter 6: Heroes of Adversity Chapter 7: Courageous Sacrifice Chapter 8: Quest for Justice Chapter 9: Triumph of Faith Chapter 10: Strength of Brotherhood Chapter 11: Path to Reconciliation Chapter 12: Heroic Expedition Chapter 13: Siege of the Citadel Chapter 14: Triumph and Tragedy Chapter 15: Final Stand Third Maccabees: Empire's Challenge Chapter 1: Threat from Afar Chapter 2: Kingdom in Peril Chapter 3: Call to Defend Chapter 4: Courage Amidst Chaos Chapter 5: Enemy's Deception Chapter 6: Triumph of Faith Chapter 7: Battle in the Heavens Fourth Maccabees: Test of Endurance Chapter 1: Brave Defenders Chapter 2: Power of Reason Chapter 3: Trials and Tribulations Chapter 4: Heroic Endurance Chapter 5: Victory of Virtue Chapter 6: Heroic Resolve Chapter 7: Power of Virtue Chapter 8: Courage Amidst Torture Chapter 9: Triumph of Faith Chapter 10: Victory of Virtue Chapter 11: Strength of Conviction Chapter 12: Unyielding Faith Chapter 13: Battle of Wills Chapter 14: Cost of Perseverance Chapter 15: Defying Oppression Chapter 16: Testament to Courage Chapter 17: Legacy of Endurance Chapter 18: Triumph of the Spirit Fifth Maccabees: Legends of Valor Chapter 1: Warrior's Legacy Chapter 2: Chronicles of Valor Chapter 3: Tales of Heroism Chapter 4: Heroes Remembered Chapter 5: Legends Never Die
