The Apocrypha And Pseudepigrapha Of The Old Testament In English V1: Apocrypha

by R.H. Charles

The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English Apocrypha (1913) is a book that contains a collection of religious texts that were not included in the canonical Old Testament. The book is edited by R. H. Charles and is the first volume in a series that includes both the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. The Apocrypha section of the book includes 14 books, such as Tobit, Judith, and the Wisdom of Solomon, which were originally written in Greek and were included in the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. The Pseudepigrapha section of the book includes texts that were attributed to biblical figures but were not actually written by them, such as the Book of Enoch and the Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs. The book provides an English translation of these texts, along with introductions and notes that provide context and historical background. Overall, The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English Apocrypha (1913) is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of biblical texts and the religious beliefs of ancient cultures.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.

Genres: Reference, Christian, Religion

700 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

Robert Henry Charles (1855–1931) was an Irish biblical scholar and theologian. He left parochial work in 1889 to devote himself to biblical research and became the greatest authority of his time in matters of Jewish eschatology and apocrypha. He became a canon at Westminster Abbey in 1913 and archdeacon there in 1919. His books include Eschatology (1913, 2nd ed), Between the Old and New Testaments (1914), and his edition of The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament. (1913). He is known particularly for English translations of apocryphal and pseudepigraphal works, and editions including Jubilees (1895), the Book of Enoch (1906), and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs (1908) which have been widely used. Among his other publications are The Apocalypse (1920), Divorce and Nullity (1927), and The Resurrection of Man (1930). He was educated at the Belfast Academy, Queen's College, Belfast and Trinity College, Dublin. He gained a D.D. and became Professor of Biblical Greek at Trinity College.

Reviews

[Erin Estes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the book of Judith was my favorite in this collection of texts. A challenge to work through some of the dryer texts, but interesting to read through nonetheless.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spent a year reading through the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha so you won't have to. It is not easy reading, although it is useful for scholars who are interested in Jewish Literature around the time of Christ. Overall, these are dense books that do not make for fascinating reading.

[Brian Koser]

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- Wisdom of Solomon