Introducing the Apocrypha: message, context, and significance

This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. Now substantially revised and updated throughout.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DeSilva, David A. 1967- (Author)
Contributors: Charlesworth, James H. 1940- (Writer of preface)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids Baker Academic 2018
In:Year: 2018
Reviews:[Rezension von: DeSilva, David A., 1967-, Introducing the Apocrypha : message, context, and significance] (2019) (Ross, William A.)
[Rezension von: DeSilva, David A., 1967-, Introducing the Apocrypha : message, context, and significance] (2020) (Bayer, Scott)
Edition:2nd ed.
Further subjects:B Introduction
B Electronic books
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. Now substantially revised and updated throughout.
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the First Edition -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Context -- 3. Tobit -- 4. Judith -- 5. Greek Esther -- 6. Wisdom of Solomon -- 7. Wisdom of Ben Sira -- 8. Baruch -- 9. Letter of Jeremiah -- 10. Additions to Daniel -- 11. 1 Maccabees -- 12. 2 Maccabees -- 13. 1 Esdras -- 14. Prayer of Manasseh -- 15. Psalm 151 -- 16. 3 Maccabees -- 17. 2 Esdras -- 18. 4 Maccabees -- Bibliographies -- Works Cited -- Scripture Index -- Ancient Writings Index -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Back Cover.
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ISBN:1493413074