Introducing the Apocrypha: Message, Context, and Significance

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First edition. Jacket spine slightly faded, ink owner information on front flyleaf. 2002 Hard Cover. 428 pp. Includes extensive bibliography and index. The status of the apocryphal (or deuterocanonical) books has been one of the longstanding areas of disagreement among various Christian traditions. David deSilva suggests, however, that whether one views these books as Scripture (Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians) or not (Protestant Christians), these books should be read and studied for their inherent value. The books of the Apocrypha are a witness to faith, specifically the faith of Jewish people living from 200 B.C.E. to 100 C.E. Contemporary Christian readers find these books to be surprisingly relevant. In addition, they provide essential historical background for understanding the Judaism of Jesus¹ day and the Jewish matrix of early Christianity. After explaining the value of studying the Apocrypha and surveying the historical context from which these writings emerged, deSilva proceeds through each book of the Apocrypha (as found in the NRSV). Using all the tools of a skilled interpreter, he provides the necessary background details (date, circumstances of writing, etc.) before surveying the content and message of each book. Along the way, readers are introduced to connections between the Apocrypha and the Old and New Testaments and are encouraged to embark upon their own exploration of these fascinating books.

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Título

Introducing the Apocrypha: Message, Context, and Significance

Editor

Baker Academic

Fecha de publicación

2002

Idioma

Inglés

ISBN 10

080102319X

ISBN 13

9780801023194

Encuadernación

Hard Cover

Edición

First Edition.

Estado

Near Fine

Estado de la sobrecubierta

Near Fine

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