Jacobus Machabaeorum Natu-minimus

Jacobus Machabaeorum Natu-minimus is a Latin drama intended for performance by students of the Jesuit Gymnasium in Ghent. Presented on September 3, 1760, the play likely recounts events from the books of Maccabees, offering a dramatized interpretation of the historical and religious narratives. As a product of Jesuit education, this work provides insight into the curriculum and pedagogical practices of the era, demonstrating the use of theatrical performance in conveying religious and moral...