Description: The Apocrypha consists of the books found in the Greek version of the Jewish Bible--the Septuagint (the earliest complete version of the Bible we possess), but not included in the final, canonical version of the Hebrew Bible. For this reason, they were called "APOCRYPHA," the hidden or secret books. While they formed part of the original King James version of 1611, they are no longer included in many modern Bibles. They are, however, found in all Catholic Bibles. The Apocrypha includes such important works as The First Book of Maccabees, the Wisdom of Solomom, Ecclesiaticus, and other works of great importance for the history of the Jews in the period between the rebuilding of the Temple and the time of Jesus, and thus for the background of the New Testament. These works have also The Apocrypha The Apocrypha consists of the books found in the Greek version of the Jewish Bible--the Septuagint (the earliest complete version of the Bible we possess), but not included in the final, canonical version of the Hebrew Bible. For this reason, they were called "APOCRYPHA," the hidden or secret books. While they formed part of the original King James version of 1611, they are no longer included in many modern Bibles. They are, however, found in all Catholic Bibles. The Apocrypha includes such important works as The First Book of Maccabees, the Wisdom of Solomom, Ecclesiaticus, and other works of great importance for the history of the Jews in the period between the rebuilding of the Temple and the time of Jesus, and thus for the background of the New Testament. These works have also had a remarkable impact on writers and artists. This translation into contemporary English is by Edgar J. Goodspeed. Contents: First & Second Book of Esdras Book of Tobit Book of Judith The Additions to the Book of Esther The Wisdom of Solomon Ecclesiasticus (or the Wisdom of Sirach) Book of Baruch Story of Suzanna The Song of the Three Children The Story of Bel and the Dragon The Prayer of Manasseh The First & Second Book of Maccabees
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Book Title: Apocrypha
Number of Pages: 528 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year: 1989
Topic: Judaism / Sacred Writings, Contemporary English Version / General, Biblical Studies / General, History
Item Height: 0.9 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion, Bibles
Item Weight: 12.6 Oz
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Edgar J. Goodspeed
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
