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"The Apocrypha" is the name given to a group of writings found in some versions of the Old Testament but not in others. These texts are usually included in Catholic bibles but not in Protestant ones. They were, however, included in Protestant versions until the second quarter of the nineteenth century. When, in the year 382 A.D., Jerome was commissioned by the pope to make a new translation of the Scriptures, he went to Palestine rather than to Alexandria, Egypt, to obtain original copies. By doing so, he discovered fourteen books included in the Alexandrian, or Greek, version of the Old…mehr

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"The Apocrypha" is the name given to a group of writings found in some versions of the Old Testament but not in others. These texts are usually included in Catholic bibles but not in Protestant ones. They were, however, included in Protestant versions until the second quarter of the nineteenth century.
When, in the year 382 A.D., Jerome was commissioned by the pope to make a new translation of the Scriptures, he went to Palestine rather than to Alexandria, Egypt, to obtain original copies. By doing so, he discovered fourteen books included in the Alexandrian, or Greek, version of the Old Testament that were missing in the Palestinian version. The question then arose concerning the status of these newly discovered books. The name Apocrypha, which means "hidden things," was given to these books because of the belief that the men who wrote them were not addressing their contemporaries but were writing for the benefit of future generations; the meaning of these books would be hidden until their interpretation would be disclosed at some future date by persons qualified to do so.
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The Apocrypha: The Complete Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible offers a diverse collection of writings that illuminate the faith, culture, and history of the intertestamental period. These books include compelling narratives such as the Book of Tobit, which portrays divine intervention through the archangel Raphael, and 1 and 2 Esdras, which explore themes of exile, restoration, and hope. Together, they provide a unique window into the spiritual struggles and aspirations of ancient Jewish communities navigating a world of political and cultural change.Wisdom literature forms a cornerstone of the Apocrypha, with works like the Wisdom of Solomon and Sirach offering reflections on justice, ethics, and the divine nature of wisdom. These writings present a deep understanding of the human condition and spiritual growth, often bridging Jewish traditions with ideas that resonate in Christian theology. Devotional texts like the Prayer of Azariah and Psalm 151 highlight the enduring hope and faith of ancient believers, even in the face of adversity.Historical and narrative books, such as 1 and 2 Maccabees, recount the heroic struggles for religious freedom and the preservation of faith. Additions to canonical texts, like Esther and Daniel (Susanna and Bel and the Dragon), enhance familiar stories with new layers of meaning. As a whole, this collection deepens the biblical narrative, inviting readers to explore a rich spiritual tradition and its profound influence on theology, culture, and history.