Book Date or range of dates most widely held by scholars Tobit 225–175 BCE, on the basis of apparent use of language and references common to the post-exilic period, but lack of knowledge of the 2nd century BCE persecution of Jews.[60] Judith 150–100 BCE, although estimates range from the 5th century BCE to the 2nd century CE.[61] 1 Maccabees 100 BCE[62] 2 Maccabees c.