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The Lost Apocrypha of the Old Testament (Classic Reprint): Their Titles and Fragments; Collected, Translated and Discussed - Couverture souple
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Unearth the hidden voices of the Old Testament with The Lost Apocrypha of the Old Testament. This scholarly guide gathers lost titles and fragments, explains how scholars find them, and traces their influence across centuries of translation and commentary.
Montague Rhodes James shows how apocryphal writings circulated, how canons were formed, and how later editors tried to sort fact from fiction. The book surveys sources, lists, and quotations that illuminate a broad tapestry of ancient texts, from early Fathers to medieval compilers, all without assuming a single, tidy chronology.
- Learn how apocrypha were identified, catalogued, and debated by early Christian writers and later scholars.
- Explore how various lists and Stichometries shaped our sense of which works mattered.
- See examples of key texts and understand their historical and religious context.
- Get insight into how Latin, Greek, Armenian, and other traditions preserve these fragments.
Ideal for readers of biblical history, textual criticism, and early Christian literature seeking a clear, accessible overview of the lost writings tied to the Old Testament.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of a largely forgotten genre of biblical literature: the Apocrypha. The author delves into the intriguing world of ancient Jewish and early Christian texts that were once considered sacred but later excluded from the official canon of the Bible. The book examines the origins, content, and significance of these often-overlooked writings. It offers an engaging analysis of lost books attributed to figures like Adam, Noah, and Abraham, shedding light on their themes of repentance, creation, and prophecy. Through a detailed examination of surviving fragments, the author unveils the diverse nature of these apocryphal texts. Some recount legendary stories and embellished biblical narratives, while others delve into apocalyptic visions and eschatological predictions. By revealing the rich tapestry of these "lost" scriptures, the book provides valuable insight into the development of early Christian thought and the multifaceted ways in which ancient communities sought to understand their faith and the divine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331240471_0
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