The Apocrypha - Paperback

by The Nonesuch Edition (Author)

The Apocrypha is a book published by The Nonesuch Edition that contains a collection of biblical texts that are not included in the Protestant canon of the Bible. These texts were written during the same time period as the books of the Old and New Testaments, but were not accepted by the early Christian church as part of the official canon. The Apocrypha includes books such as Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees. The Nonesuch Edition of The Apocrypha is a beautifully designed and bound book, featuring a hardcover with gold lettering and a ribbon bookmark. The text is presented in a clear and readable font, with footnotes and introductions to each book providing context and background information. This edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the history of the Bible and the development of Christian theology.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.