Maccabees 6:8-11 and 7:1-42 describe some of the persecution and torture experienced by the Jews under Antiochus. Some were frightened by the government’s powers, but many were galvanized into rebellion against Antiochus. Persecution certainly continues in our world as well. Why do you think some people under persecution abandon their religion or loyalties? Why do you think some people remain faithful and die for their beliefs? What does persecution ultimately
