“The month Pandicus among the Athenians is the same as that which among us is called April and among the Hebrews Nisan, among whom, according to the precept of the law, this month is the first of the months of the year, in which they also celebrate Passover.”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on 2 Maccabees
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34The Romans also sent unto them a letter containing these words: Quintus Memmius and Titus Manlius, ambassadors of the Romans, send greeting unto the people of the Jews.
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32I have sent also Menelaus, that he may comfort you.
33Fare ye well. In the hundred forty and eighth year, and the fifteenth day of the month Xanthicus.
— 2 Maccabees 11:34 —
35Whatsoever Lysias the king’s cousin hath granted, therewith we also are well pleased.
36But touching such things as he judged to be referred to the king, after ye have advised thereof, send one forthwith, that we may declare as it is convenient for you: for we are now going to Antioch.