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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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Grand Rapids
Baker Academic
2018
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| 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
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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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| Item Description: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (473 pages) |
| ISBN: | 1493413074 |