The Apocrypha ("hidden things") is that collection of books
included in the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible,
or in the Latin Vulgate translation. While these books are not part
of the Hebrew text that forms the canon for Judaism and Protestant
Christianity, they are regarded as canonical by several Christian
traditions. Additionally, scholars have pronounced the Apocrypha to
be of great value in understanding the times between the Old and
New Testaments and the place of Judaism in the Hellenistic and
Roman periods.
The deuterocanonical books consist of such genres as wisdom
literature, historical stories, histories, devotional writings,
letters, and even apocalyptic material. Included are 1 Esdras; 1
& 2 Maccabees; Tobit; Judith; Esther (Greek); Song of the Three
Young Men; Susanna; Bel and the Dragon; Wisdom of Solomon; Wisdom
of Jesus, Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus); Baruch; Letter of
Jeremiah; Prayer of Manasseh; and 2 Esdras.
The Apocrypha is used by the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox,
Lutheran, Methodist, and Roman Catholic traditions.
Featuring readable 9-point type, this affordable slim volume is
a convenient supplement to Bibles that don't include the apocryphal
texts; and is ideal for classroom use or personal study. It also
includes an essay from John R. Kohlenberger III on the importance
of the Apocrypha.
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- Affordable reference edition for students
- Includes introduction to the Apocrypha
- Readable, 9-point type
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