Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha: A New Translation

by David A. deSilva (Introduction)

A modern translation with introductions by David A. deSilva. The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha
Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, the Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel. The Apocrypha has been highly esteemed throughout history. While its canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.

420 pages, Paperback

Published February 8, 2023

About the author

David A. deSilva (PhD, Emory University) is Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio. His numerous books include Introducing the Apocrypha and An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods, and Ministry Formation.

Reviews

[Beth]

Truly a wild ride.

[Andrew Hoy]

This was my second time reading segments of the Apocrypha, and it was a delight. My favorites were 1 & 2 Maccabees, but I found Tobit & the additions to Daniel amusing. This translation is written in accessible English (comparable to the ESV translation of the Bible), though I do wish it had footnotes for the more puzzling terms & passages.

I did not read the entirety of the Wisdom of Solomon & Sirach, nor the books included in this volume that are not part of the Roman Catholic Apocrypha.

[Smccabbages]

Fish magic still the best part