The making of the people in 2 Maccabees 3 in the Heliodorus scene

The view of the deity and people in 2 Maccabees seems to be a dynamic rather than stagnant relationship. On one hand, sometimes punishes his through enemy. However, other instances, he defends them against same In this sequence events, ‘Heliodorus scene’ 3 is quite unique. A protagonist helpers (a man on horse two youths) as well an antagonist (Heliodorus bodyguard) can shown. Minor, seemingly insignificant players – ‘widows orphans’ are also found. Doran states that mentioning scene possibly rhetorical ploy refers LXX Psalms 67:6 (Ps 68:5) possible background. Doran, unfortunately, does not investigate 67 further. Upon closer inquiry, text might show interesting context for Heliodorus making people. It demonstrates how ‘the people’ should conduct themselves, role sanctuary, if expect get involved. Contribution: This new contribution relationship between has never been looked at way.