Apocrypha

By The Nonesuch Edition

Book Overview

The Apocrypha is a book published by The Nonesuch Edition that contains a collection of ancient Jewish and Christian writings that were not included in the Hebrew Bible or the Christian New Testament. The book includes 15 texts, including Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and First and Second Maccabees. These texts were written between the third century BCE and the first century CE and provide insights into Jewish and Christian beliefs and practices during this time period. The Nonesuch Edition is known for its high-quality printing and binding, and this book features a beautiful design with gilt-edged pages and a cloth-bound cover. The Apocrypha is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient religious texts.1611. Apocrypha means hidden, secret, or esoteric. This is the most famous and popular translation of the mystical lore contained in or omitted from the bible. Contents: Esdras; Tobit; Judith; Esther; Solomon; Ecclesiasticus; Baruch; Song of the Three Holy Children; History of Susanna; History of Bel and the Dragon; Prayer of Manasses; Book I and II of the Maccabees.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564595676
• ISBN13: 9781564595676
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 11.0"