The Apocrypha Of The Old Testament - Edwin Cone Bissell - Bog

The Apocrypha of the Old Testament is a book written by Edwin Cone Bissell. This book is a comprehensive collection of the Apocrypha books that are not included in the Protestant Bible. The Apocrypha is a set of ancient Jewish writings that were written between the third century BCE and the first century CE. These books were not included in the Hebrew Bible, but were included in the Greek version of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint. The Apocrypha of the Old Testament includes 14 books, including Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees. These books are considered to be valuable historical and religious texts, and provide insight into the beliefs and practices of ancient Judaism. Bissell's book provides an introduction to each of the Apocrypha books, along with a detailed analysis of their content and significance. He also discusses the historical context in which these books were written, and their relationship to other Jewish and Christian texts. Overall, The Apocrypha of the Old Testament is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and religion of ancient Judaism. It provides a comprehensive collection of these important texts, along with insightful analysis and commentary.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.