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The Apocrypha (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Apocrypha comprises a collection of religious texts, primarily written in Greek, that are included in some Christian Bibles but not in others. These texts, composed during the intertestamental period between the Old and New Testaments, offer historical narratives, wisdom literature, prayers, and apocalyptic visions. Examples include Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, and Ecclesiasticus (Sirach). While not considered divinely inspired by most Protestant Christians, they are regarded as canonical by the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The Apocrypha provides insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient Jewish and early Christian communities, shedding light on their cultural and religious contexts. Despite debates over their inclusion in the Bible, these texts hold significant cultural, historical, and theological value, continuing to be studied by scholars and theologians for their insights into ancient religious thought and practice.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359049854
• Artikelnr.: 73569423