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Callisthenes

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Καλλισθένης, a frequent Greek name), a partisan of Nicanor, who was burnt by the Jews on the defeat of that general in revenge for his guilt in setting fire to "the sacred portals" (2 Maccabees 8:33). Smith, s.v. (See NICANOR).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Callisthenes'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/callisthenes.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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