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Tobit And The Babylonian Apocryphal Writings
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May 14, 2020
Guy dreams. Bird droppings blind him. He accuses wife of stealing goat, prays for death, lust demon abducts and kills a bunch of this one girl’s husbands.
The end.
Wild tale. read it.
The end.
Wild tale. read it.
February 7, 2022
Why read Tobit?
It is NOT:
1. Part of the Hebrew Bible or Protestant Canon;
2. It wasn't considered inspired by Hellenistic Jews; and
3. Documentary fragments found date only as far back as the 2nd Century BC (150), and the story of Tobit is from the 8th century BC.
NONETHELESS, it is helpful in the following respects:
1. (Tobit 3:4-5) Tobit reveals the Jewish mindset, perhaps from the 2nd Century BC, that Israel's deportation into Assyria was the result of lawlessness (not simply idolatry. This mindset explains the rise of Pharisee culture, wherein adherents obsessively emphasized the letter of the Law of Moses over the spirit of the law. (See Tobit's tithes Tobit 1:6-8).
2. It was part of the Septuagint, and the sadduccees may Habs had the story of Sarah in mind (Tobit 3:7-9) when they questioned Jesus about a woman having 7 husband in the resurrection (Matt. 23:23-28).
3. A belief in Hades (Tobit 3:10).
4. A belief that angels, even Unseen, will intercede and protect God's people (Tobit 5:17, 22).
5. Perhaps the earliest Christian literature discussing demons (Tobit 3:8).
6. This may be the easiest story involving Guardian angels (Tobit 12:12-15).
It is NOT:
1. Part of the Hebrew Bible or Protestant Canon;
2. It wasn't considered inspired by Hellenistic Jews; and
3. Documentary fragments found date only as far back as the 2nd Century BC (150), and the story of Tobit is from the 8th century BC.
NONETHELESS, it is helpful in the following respects:
1. (Tobit 3:4-5) Tobit reveals the Jewish mindset, perhaps from the 2nd Century BC, that Israel's deportation into Assyria was the result of lawlessness (not simply idolatry. This mindset explains the rise of Pharisee culture, wherein adherents obsessively emphasized the letter of the Law of Moses over the spirit of the law. (See Tobit's tithes Tobit 1:6-8).
2. It was part of the Septuagint, and the sadduccees may Habs had the story of Sarah in mind (Tobit 3:7-9) when they questioned Jesus about a woman having 7 husband in the resurrection (Matt. 23:23-28).
3. A belief in Hades (Tobit 3:10).
4. A belief that angels, even Unseen, will intercede and protect God's people (Tobit 5:17, 22).
5. Perhaps the earliest Christian literature discussing demons (Tobit 3:8).
6. This may be the easiest story involving Guardian angels (Tobit 12:12-15).
April 9, 2024
Unknowingly, an angel may be in your midst helping you achieve the tasks of life, like Raphael helping Tobias.
And now, O Lord, I take not this my sister for lust, but in truth: command that I may find mercy and grow old with her.
And now, O Lord, I take not this my sister for lust, but in truth: command that I may find mercy and grow old with her.
June 10, 2018
First book of the Apocryphal. Offers a nice change of narrative type after the similar prophet stories of the Old Testament. Tobit actually reminded me of stories like Ruth and Esther, or even the patriarch stories from Genesis.
August 2, 2022
This is part of a series where I am reading the Bible in chronological order. I am not doing this for reasons of faith, as I am agnostic, but because of my interest in mythology, ancient literature, and history. I chose the NRSV because I used to be Catholic and still have sympathies there. More importantly, this version seeks a balance between an accurate translation and the literary qualities of the King James Bible. So it seems you get the best of two worlds.
I can see why Jews and Protestants do not hold this book in high regard. It is not that it is a simple tale (Ruth certainly is) but the tone is off. In fact, I found the prose excruciating. The story also has a fairy-tale feel, complete with Asmodeus the lust demon and the angel Raphael making an appearance. It really is the Hallmark card of The Bible.
I can see why Jews and Protestants do not hold this book in high regard. It is not that it is a simple tale (Ruth certainly is) but the tone is off. In fact, I found the prose excruciating. The story also has a fairy-tale feel, complete with Asmodeus the lust demon and the angel Raphael making an appearance. It really is the Hallmark card of The Bible.
February 5, 2021
Catholic/orthodox christian book. Denied/Questioned by other religions?
I'm not religious so I'm reading everything and treating it the same. However there's a key difference - God doesn't talk to them directly. They assume what he does and wants.
This is actually interesting to read. (and one of the books easier to read, can recommend to give it a go)
A lot of acts of selflessness like ch 4:14. (Well kind of implied that the repayment is the kindness of god) Book heavily against materialism, using what you have to do good in the world. Which is one of the better things that bible teaches.
1st it focuses on a man risking his life to bury murdered Israelis. King of Assyria did not like that. The man risked his life to do that.
Tobit loses his sight. He sends his son after the money someone owed him (which kinda goes against the whole ideology the book tried to convey, but i guess money was worth a lot and his family needed it too. Although it was implied that it should be spent for nice burial which sounds very catholic lol). The poverty was real bad people risking everything they have for food. Their houses, daughters...
About the coping. They seen suffering as test not punishment. Hard to laugh at that, they had it hard.
The demon. It was hilarious, defeating it with a fish pretty much.
Catholics seem to use 08:06-08:07 for monogamy, which is overstretch and ignores everything else the bible showed before.
Ohh so that's where 04:15 comes from (dont do to others what you wouldn;t want to be done to yourself). No christians that I know mention the alcohol right in the same passage lolol
04:17 - hmm.
05:09 - interesting...
05:22-06:01.- guardian angel concept. 06:03 - no one told me that guardian angels talk to you. cool.
06:17 - cool ritual lol. when u wanna sex a woman do that.
12:08-09
chapter 13 - speech towards jews. like 13:05
but 13:17- hmmmmmmmmmm. goes kinda against everything.
died at the age of 112. ch 14.
14:02 = location, where he was buried
14:04 = note down locations.
14:10-11 - hmm.
14:15 - reread this passage.
I'm not religious so I'm reading everything and treating it the same. However there's a key difference - God doesn't talk to them directly. They assume what he does and wants.
This is actually interesting to read. (and one of the books easier to read, can recommend to give it a go)
A lot of acts of selflessness like ch 4:14. (Well kind of implied that the repayment is the kindness of god) Book heavily against materialism, using what you have to do good in the world. Which is one of the better things that bible teaches.
1st it focuses on a man risking his life to bury murdered Israelis. King of Assyria did not like that. The man risked his life to do that.
Tobit loses his sight. He sends his son after the money someone owed him (which kinda goes against the whole ideology the book tried to convey, but i guess money was worth a lot and his family needed it too. Although it was implied that it should be spent for nice burial which sounds very catholic lol). The poverty was real bad people risking everything they have for food. Their houses, daughters...
About the coping. They seen suffering as test not punishment. Hard to laugh at that, they had it hard.
The demon. It was hilarious, defeating it with a fish pretty much.
Catholics seem to use 08:06-08:07 for monogamy, which is overstretch and ignores everything else the bible showed before.
Ohh so that's where 04:15 comes from (dont do to others what you wouldn;t want to be done to yourself). No christians that I know mention the alcohol right in the same passage lolol
04:17 - hmm.
05:09 - interesting...
05:22-06:01.- guardian angel concept. 06:03 - no one told me that guardian angels talk to you. cool.
06:17 - cool ritual lol. when u wanna sex a woman do that.
12:08-09
chapter 13 - speech towards jews. like 13:05
but 13:17- hmmmmmmmmmm. goes kinda against everything.
died at the age of 112. ch 14.
14:02 = location, where he was buried
14:04 = note down locations.
14:10-11 - hmm.
14:15 - reread this passage.
July 19, 2023
The most fun and also most realistic book of Scripture. 10/10 both Tobits saved. Would do it again.
PEACE
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A story of divine compassion, a lifted companion to the intricacies of life, a source of indulging in the visual rainbow current of friendship, a trajectory of planets moving together for the synthesis in taverns and bridal beds, a connection that wreathes the doors in yellow pastel, a wriggling wet worm glistening with future, and a sashaying fish frothing the river, peril and paradise. a conclusion to look forward to no matter where you are. thank me later (or now if you're cool with that)
-angel Raphael from the beginning of the mystery <3
PEACE
edit:
A story of divine compassion, a lifted companion to the intricacies of life, a source of indulging in the visual rainbow current of friendship, a trajectory of planets moving together for the synthesis in taverns and bridal beds, a connection that wreathes the doors in yellow pastel, a wriggling wet worm glistening with future, and a sashaying fish frothing the river, peril and paradise. a conclusion to look forward to no matter where you are. thank me later (or now if you're cool with that)
-angel Raphael from the beginning of the mystery <3
November 10, 2020
Resumo do Livro:
O livro de Tobit se passada na disporá judaica 200 a.C.
Tobias era judeu fiel a Deus, e seguia seus mandamentos. Praticava o dizimo, os sacrifícios, dava comida a quem tinha fome e roupa que estavam nus.
No tempo do rei Salmanasar, sepultava os compatriotas mortos, por isso o rei quis mata-lo, e Tobias teve que fugir, retornando a Nínive com a morte so rei. (Tb 1)
Na festa de Pentecostes sepulta um morto, adormece de tarde do dia e fica cego por excremento de pombo que lhe cai aos olhos. A mulher o sustenta com o trabalho com costura. (Tb 2)
Tobit ora a Deus com postura de que reconhece que o mal na sua vida è por seus pecados e o do seu povo, mas ele pede a morte devido ao sofrimento na qual está passando.
Sara foi casada com 7 homens, mas o demônio matava antes de completar o ato, ela pensa em se enforcar, mas muda de ideia, querendo morrer pela mão de Deus.
Deus atende as orações de ambos, dando a vista para Tobit e uma marido para Sara que será Tobias (Td 3)
Tobit dá conselhos de vida a seus filhos Tobias e lhe comunica de uma deposito que fez nas mãos de Gabael. (Td 4)
Tobit pede que seu filho Tobias que busquei contratar alguém para viajar com ele pra cobrar o dinheiro que lhe è devido, ele encontra o anjo Rafael que disfarçado de viajante, aceita o serviço de acompanhar Tobias na viajem. (Td 5)
Na viajem ambos iriam parar na casa de Sara, onde o anjo o convence a casar-se com ela por conta do parentesco da tribo, e usar as partes do peixe para espantar o demônio que mata os homens na noite de núpcias . (Tb 6)
Tobias e o anjo Rafael chegam na casa de Azarias e Edna, onde são recebidos com alegria. Tobias clama a mão de Sara, que lhe é dada e já assinam os documentos do casamento. (Tb 7)
Tobias colocou coração e figado de peixa no incenso e espantou o demonio do leito de Sara.
Tobias e Sara oraram para se abençoado o casamento.
Sogro e sogra de Tobias pedem para empregado fazer cova para caso Tobias estar morto.
Sogro intimida Tobias para ficar duas semanas para festejarem o casamento e lhe da metade de sua propriedade. (Td 8)
Tobias pedi a Rafael convidar Gabeal e ja lhe entregar o dinheiro.(Tb 9)
Tobit e Ana (pais de Tobias) se inquietam pelo seu filho ainda não ter voltado. Tobias pede para o sogro para partir de volta para casa e o consegue (Tb 10).
Tobias e anjo Rafael retorno de viajem, e Tobit volta a enxergar (Tb 11).
Tobias oferece metade do que ganhou para Rafael por sua ajuda, esse recusa e se revela como anjo,
fala do valor da esmola e some. Tobias ora para Deus. (Tb 13). Os pais de Tobias morrem, Tobias se muda para com os seus sogros e cuida deles ate a morte. (Tb 14)
Observações:
Muito valido os conselhos do pai Tobit para seu filho Tobias no capitulo 4, onde já se encontra a frase “Assim, o que detesta que te façam, não faças a ninguém (Tb 14:15).
O livro da grande importância para a esmola: "9 .A esmola liberta da morte e purifica de todo pecado. Os que fazem esmola terão longa vida; "(Tb 12,9).
O livro valoriza em dar roupas aqueles que precisam e enterrar os mortos.
Partes da oração de Tobias no capitulo 13:
(Tb 13,2) "2.“Bendito é Deus, que vive para sempre, e bendito é o seu Reino! Ele castiga e tem compaixão, faz descer até o mundo dos mortos lá em baixo e faz, pela sua majestade, voltar da perdição. Não há quem possa fugir de sua mão."
(Tb 13,6) "6.Quando tiverdes voltado para Ele de todo o vosso coração e com toda a vossa alma, para praticardes a verdade diante dele, então voltará para vós e não mais esconderá de vós a sua face. Agora, olhai o que ele fez convosco e celebrai-o em alta voz. "
O livro de Tobit se passada na disporá judaica 200 a.C.
Tobias era judeu fiel a Deus, e seguia seus mandamentos. Praticava o dizimo, os sacrifícios, dava comida a quem tinha fome e roupa que estavam nus.
No tempo do rei Salmanasar, sepultava os compatriotas mortos, por isso o rei quis mata-lo, e Tobias teve que fugir, retornando a Nínive com a morte so rei. (Tb 1)
Na festa de Pentecostes sepulta um morto, adormece de tarde do dia e fica cego por excremento de pombo que lhe cai aos olhos. A mulher o sustenta com o trabalho com costura. (Tb 2)
Tobit ora a Deus com postura de que reconhece que o mal na sua vida è por seus pecados e o do seu povo, mas ele pede a morte devido ao sofrimento na qual está passando.
Sara foi casada com 7 homens, mas o demônio matava antes de completar o ato, ela pensa em se enforcar, mas muda de ideia, querendo morrer pela mão de Deus.
Deus atende as orações de ambos, dando a vista para Tobit e uma marido para Sara que será Tobias (Td 3)
Tobit dá conselhos de vida a seus filhos Tobias e lhe comunica de uma deposito que fez nas mãos de Gabael. (Td 4)
Tobit pede que seu filho Tobias que busquei contratar alguém para viajar com ele pra cobrar o dinheiro que lhe è devido, ele encontra o anjo Rafael que disfarçado de viajante, aceita o serviço de acompanhar Tobias na viajem. (Td 5)
Na viajem ambos iriam parar na casa de Sara, onde o anjo o convence a casar-se com ela por conta do parentesco da tribo, e usar as partes do peixe para espantar o demônio que mata os homens na noite de núpcias . (Tb 6)
Tobias e o anjo Rafael chegam na casa de Azarias e Edna, onde são recebidos com alegria. Tobias clama a mão de Sara, que lhe é dada e já assinam os documentos do casamento. (Tb 7)
Tobias colocou coração e figado de peixa no incenso e espantou o demonio do leito de Sara.
Tobias e Sara oraram para se abençoado o casamento.
Sogro e sogra de Tobias pedem para empregado fazer cova para caso Tobias estar morto.
Sogro intimida Tobias para ficar duas semanas para festejarem o casamento e lhe da metade de sua propriedade. (Td 8)
Tobias pedi a Rafael convidar Gabeal e ja lhe entregar o dinheiro.(Tb 9)
Tobit e Ana (pais de Tobias) se inquietam pelo seu filho ainda não ter voltado. Tobias pede para o sogro para partir de volta para casa e o consegue (Tb 10).
Tobias e anjo Rafael retorno de viajem, e Tobit volta a enxergar (Tb 11).
Tobias oferece metade do que ganhou para Rafael por sua ajuda, esse recusa e se revela como anjo,
fala do valor da esmola e some. Tobias ora para Deus. (Tb 13). Os pais de Tobias morrem, Tobias se muda para com os seus sogros e cuida deles ate a morte. (Tb 14)
Observações:
Muito valido os conselhos do pai Tobit para seu filho Tobias no capitulo 4, onde já se encontra a frase “Assim, o que detesta que te façam, não faças a ninguém (Tb 14:15).
O livro da grande importância para a esmola: "9 .A esmola liberta da morte e purifica de todo pecado. Os que fazem esmola terão longa vida; "(Tb 12,9).
O livro valoriza em dar roupas aqueles que precisam e enterrar os mortos.
Partes da oração de Tobias no capitulo 13:
(Tb 13,2) "2.“Bendito é Deus, que vive para sempre, e bendito é o seu Reino! Ele castiga e tem compaixão, faz descer até o mundo dos mortos lá em baixo e faz, pela sua majestade, voltar da perdição. Não há quem possa fugir de sua mão."
(Tb 13,6) "6.Quando tiverdes voltado para Ele de todo o vosso coração e com toda a vossa alma, para praticardes a verdade diante dele, então voltará para vós e não mais esconderá de vós a sua face. Agora, olhai o que ele fez convosco e celebrai-o em alta voz. "
September 26, 2024
The book of Tobit is a short story that is believed to be a work of fiction, much like the book of Judith. The book of Tobit is quite opposite as it is a delightful, devout comedy.
Our protagonist, Tobit is a pious peasant who endures much suffering. We are also introduced to the archangel Raphael who is not mentioned in the Cannon Scriptures. However, Raphael is mentioned in The book of Enoch. Here he appears as a man and takes the name Azarias, which means “YHWY helps.” He later reveals his true identity as “one of the seven holy angels.”
The overarching theme of book is that God is ever present and quick to answer the prayer of the righteous. Short review for a short book with a positive and uplifting message. Call on God, and He will answer!
Godspeed 🧐
Z
November 10, 2024
"Then the young man said to the angel, “Brother Azari′as, of what use is the liver and heart and gall of the fish?” 7 He replied, “As for the heart and the liver, if a demon or evil spirit gives trouble to any one, you make a smoke from these before the man or woman, and that person will never be troubled again. 8 And as for the gall, anoint with it a man who has white films in his eyes, and he will be cured.”
Good advice. Pre-exorcism checklist: Go fishing
"And now, O Lord, I am not taking this sister of mine because of lust, but with sincerity. Grant that I may find mercy and may grow old together with her"
Ok that's kinda sweet ngl. Except for the part where 7 husbands in a row die 😭
Good advice. Pre-exorcism checklist: Go fishing
"And now, O Lord, I am not taking this sister of mine because of lust, but with sincerity. Grant that I may find mercy and may grow old together with her"
Ok that's kinda sweet ngl. Except for the part where 7 husbands in a row die 😭
August 22, 2021
One of my favourites. Essentially, it's the Hallmark story of the Bible. Plus, we get to see Angel Raphael give some good advice while he and Tobias go on an adventure. So SO good. And Sarah's story is just fantastic. Just *chef's kiss.*
Side note: super short and quick text to read when you don't take a month long break half-way through it.
Side note: super short and quick text to read when you don't take a month long break half-way through it.
December 20, 2020
This is my first time reading Tobit. As I had finished my bible early, I chose to attempt to read the Apocrypha and started with Tobit. Tobit 13 sounds so much like the last chapters of Revelation. Tobit teaches the godliness of giving to the less fortunate.
August 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022: I love the book of Tobit. Tobias and Sarah are one of the greatest love stories in the Bible. And Angel Raphael is the greatest wingman. It's such a good book and love every time we get to read it.
March 26, 2024
This story reads like a preternatural romance with some subtle thriller vibes but with biblical themes and moral code. Dramatic and suspenseful in parts. I loved it and would like to see it made into a well-executed movie.
October 18, 2020
Cool. We are introduced to the demon Asmodeus.
November 5, 2020
An interesting account of the life of this man, Tobit.
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March 26, 2021This was the model of all chivalry tales
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June 4, 2021version: New Revised Standard Version
July 18, 2024
Tobit is the only apocrypha book that made my Top 10 favorite books of The Holy Bible. I do not fully understand why it has to be an apocrypha book when it is filled with good lessons.
In truth, I read this book twice and I love it no matter how fictional the events are. It is about:
The camaraderie between a father and son
A son who obeys his dad’s wishes
The miraculous appearance of Archangel Raphael
Putting the complete faith to a new person
Believing the evil can be stopped
The healing of a blind person
* * *
At last!
I completed the 14 Chapters of the BOOK OF TOBIT in New American Bible - Revised Edition (NABRE).
Tobit was a story of an ailing father who requested his son Tobiah to travel to Media. Tobiah surprised himself that he traveled with Archangel Raphael.
The appearances of Raphael made this short story more special. Love his dialogues. He sounded calm, smart and therapeutic. I am a fan, especially when he said: "Do good, and evil will not overtake you (12:7)."
In truth, I read this book twice and I love it no matter how fictional the events are. It is about:
The camaraderie between a father and son
A son who obeys his dad’s wishes
The miraculous appearance of Archangel Raphael
Putting the complete faith to a new person
Believing the evil can be stopped
The healing of a blind person
* * *
At last!
I completed the 14 Chapters of the BOOK OF TOBIT in New American Bible - Revised Edition (NABRE).
Tobit was a story of an ailing father who requested his son Tobiah to travel to Media. Tobiah surprised himself that he traveled with Archangel Raphael.
The appearances of Raphael made this short story more special. Love his dialogues. He sounded calm, smart and therapeutic. I am a fan, especially when he said: "Do good, and evil will not overtake you (12:7)."
October 19, 2013
A beautiful inspirational book - Tobit is a righteous man who fears God and obeys His commandments. He is rewarded richly for his good deeds. The story shows that living by faith is a journey full of hardship and challenges. however, Tobit`s living faith brings him consolation despite every temptation, insult or mockery he receives from non-believers. Tobia his son is also a man of God, who listens to advice and respects God`s law. the book of Tobit shows that God never forsakes those who persevere in their faith. In this story, God intervenes, takes action and reveals himself to Tobit and Tobia through His messenger angel Raphael. Rapheal serves Tobia, heals his future wife Sarah and his dad Tobit. This book not only names Raphael an angel of God but also names an evil spirit or demon (Asmodeus).
January 22, 2025
5 When Tobias and Sarah were alone behind closed doors, Tobias got up from the bed and said to his wife,
Get up, dear. Let's pray for the Lord to be merciful and to protect us. 5 Sarah got up so that they could pray together and ask God for his protection. Then Tobias prayed:
God of our ancestors, you are worthy of praise.
May your name be honored forever and ever
by all your creatures in heaven and on earth.
6 You created Adam and gave him his wife Eve
to be his helper and support.
They became the parents of the whole human race.
You said,
It is not good for man to live alone.
I will make a suitable helper for him.
7 Lord, I have chosen Sarah because it is right,
not because I lusted for her.
Please be merciful to us
and grant that we may grow old together.
8 Then they both said
Amen
9 and went to bed for the night.
Get up, dear. Let's pray for the Lord to be merciful and to protect us. 5 Sarah got up so that they could pray together and ask God for his protection. Then Tobias prayed:
God of our ancestors, you are worthy of praise.
May your name be honored forever and ever
by all your creatures in heaven and on earth.
6 You created Adam and gave him his wife Eve
to be his helper and support.
They became the parents of the whole human race.
You said,
It is not good for man to live alone.
I will make a suitable helper for him.
7 Lord, I have chosen Sarah because it is right,
not because I lusted for her.
Please be merciful to us
and grant that we may grow old together.
8 Then they both said
Amen
9 and went to bed for the night.
May 25, 2015
I thought that it was an interesting story that showed that those who tried their best to do good would one day be rewarded.
To me it seems to emphasize the importance of:
*trying to live a life of righteousness
*trying to steer away from the temptations of sin
*not being filled with greed
*being generous + filled with respect for others
(And, I don't know if anyone else but me saw this, "Trust" was also a Subject that seemed to pop up every-now-and-then.)
Most importantly, I feel that it teaches to Love, Fear, & Praise God all at the same time, but more-so, to simply be grateful for His Mercy.
On a side note, I'm really glad to see Archangel Raphael (the Angel of Healing) in this Story, for He is My Favorite Archangel. <3
To me it seems to emphasize the importance of:
*trying to live a life of righteousness
*trying to steer away from the temptations of sin
*not being filled with greed
*being generous + filled with respect for others
(And, I don't know if anyone else but me saw this, "Trust" was also a Subject that seemed to pop up every-now-and-then.)
Most importantly, I feel that it teaches to Love, Fear, & Praise God all at the same time, but more-so, to simply be grateful for His Mercy.
On a side note, I'm really glad to see Archangel Raphael (the Angel of Healing) in this Story, for He is My Favorite Archangel. <3
July 26, 2016
Tobit is a apocryphal/deuterocanonical scripture that is not included in all versions of the Christian Bible. Like the books of Esther and Songs, Tobit seems to be more like a novel from which we're supposed to receive wisdom. I guess that this book agrees with biblical doctrine -- it talks about piety, almsgiving, intercession, honoring one’s parents and marriage -- but the tone and the style of Tobit is different than the rest of the Old Testament books. I can see why it's not included in the Protestant Bibles.
August 24, 2015
Interesting read. As a Protestant, though I haven't studied the apocrypha and why it isn't considered scripture, I thought I'd give it a read. It feels different from much of the Old Testament. It reads much like Ruth or Esther - more of a novelized story. It seems like it could have happened, I believe God certainly could and may have worked in this way in these people's lives. The teaching, living righteously, giving to the poor, etc, was sound and not unbiblical.
April 21, 2015
This is the first apocryphal book that I have read. It was alright, full of instructions for righteous living etc,, but I felt that the author had an inflated view of his righteousness, seemed a little full of himself with little compassion or concern for others.
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April 6, 2022225-175 BC
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May 14, 2019Perhaps the most prose-like (i.e., with a contemporary story-like narrative), but still biblically relevant, part of scripture that I've read so far.
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