The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha /
The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha /
introduced by David A. DeSilva.
- Bellingham,WA : Lexham Press, (c)2023.
- xix, 393 pages ; 23 cm .
"A new translation" --
The Apocrypha: its origins, contents, and values -- Tobit (Shorter Version) -- Tobit (Longer Version) -- Judith -- Greek Esther -- Wisdom of Solomon -- Wisdom of Sirach -- Baruch -- Letter of Jeremiah -- Additions to Daniel (Old Greek) -- Additions to Daniel (Theodotion) -- 1 Maccabees -- 2 Maccabees -- 1 Esdras -- Prayer of Manasseh -- Psalm 151 -- 3 Maccabees -- 2 Esdras -- 4 Maccabees -- Psalms of Solomon -- 1 Enoch.
"While its canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, the Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel." --
9781683596615
Bible.--Apocrypha.
Bible.--Apocrypha.
Apocryphal books (Old Testament)
BS1692.S558.L494 2023
"A new translation" --
The Apocrypha: its origins, contents, and values -- Tobit (Shorter Version) -- Tobit (Longer Version) -- Judith -- Greek Esther -- Wisdom of Solomon -- Wisdom of Sirach -- Baruch -- Letter of Jeremiah -- Additions to Daniel (Old Greek) -- Additions to Daniel (Theodotion) -- 1 Maccabees -- 2 Maccabees -- 1 Esdras -- Prayer of Manasseh -- Psalm 151 -- 3 Maccabees -- 2 Esdras -- 4 Maccabees -- Psalms of Solomon -- 1 Enoch.
"While its canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, the Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel." --
9781683596615
Bible.--Apocrypha.
Bible.--Apocrypha.
Apocryphal books (Old Testament)
BS1692.S558.L494 2023