Introducing the Apocrypha : message, context, and significance

by David Arthur DeSilva

Other authorsJames H. Charlesworth (Foreword), Jim Kinney (Editor), Paula Gibson (Cover designer)

Paper Book, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

229/.061

Genres

Religion & Spirituality

All Topics

Nonfiction

History

Publication

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2002.

Description

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

User reviews

LibraryThing member revslick

This is one of the most thorough and academic level books on the Apocrypha I've read. Each book is broken down into - structure, Textual nuances, author/date/setting, genre/purpose, historical references, theological contributions, and influence.