[Avodah] origin of Megillas Antiochus

[Richard Wolpoe]

On Nov 20, 2007 2:09 PM, Gershon Seif <gershonseif at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I just received an email which stated the following:
>
> Megillas Antiochus - The Scroll of Antiochus. This
> ancient scroll which dates back to the first century
> B.C.E.
>
> Can anyone hear corroborate that? I recall once
> hearing that the source and authenticity of Megillas
> Antiochus is dubious.
>

I heard about 9th Century CE -  iirc Birnbaum has some details.  of course
it is fair to say that Megillas Antiyochus is BASED upon earlier sources

1st Century BCE?  -  Probably Maccabees I and II



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