The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English, Vol. 1: With Introductions and Critical and Explanatory Notes to the Several Books (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Charles, R. H.

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ISBN 10 : 1333005954 ISBN 13 : 9781333005955

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English with scholar’s introductions and detailed notes that illuminate the text and its history. This edition offers careful context and commentary to help readers understand the book’s content and significance.

Volume 1 presents the Apocrypha with introductions and critical, explanatory notes tied to each work. It aims to clarify textual relationships, historical settings, and interpretive questions, making these ancient writings accessible for study and reflection.

Ideal for students, scholars, and general readers, the edition combines the original material with scholarly apparatus to support close reading and a clearer view of the broader biblical world.

• Clear, contextual introductions that frame each book’s background and purpose
• Critical notes that explain textual variants and scholarly interpretations
• Explanatory commentary to aid understanding of complex passages
• A scholarly edition designed for study, reference, and thoughtful reading

Ideal for readers of biblical history and religious scholarship seeking a well‑annotated, accessible edition.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The extent of tJ ie presetit work. The first volume contains what is generally known as the Apocrypha Proper, which constitutes the excess of the Vulgate over the Hebrew Old Testament, which excess was in turn borrowed from the LXX. But this volume differs from the Apocrypha Proper at once in the way of excess and in the way of defect. 3M accabees has been added after 2M accabees, since it is contained in many MSS. of the LXX, and 4E zra has been transferred to Volume ii since it is essentially a Pseudepigraph. Volume ii contains all the remaining extant non-C anonical Jewish books written between 200 B.C. and A.D. 100 with possibly one or two exceptions. The greater part of these books have hitherto been accessible only in expensive editions such as Jubilees, iE noch, Testaments of the XII Patriarchs, 2B aruch, 4E zra, Psalms of Solomon, Pirke A both, theS tory of A hikar, c. As regards the last two, it is not necessary to make any apology for their introduction into the present work, although they do not properly fall within the true limits above defined, but they were used, at all events partially, by Jewish readers within this period, nor can they be rightly designated Pseudepigraphs. The Fragments of aZ adokite Work arc of an historical character, and are valuable in throwing light on a lost chapter of Jewish religious history. They contain likewise apocalyptic material of an interesting nature. The General Editor, in conclusion, wishes to express his thanks to theD elegates of the Press for undertaking this work, and to theO fficers of the Press, whose help and counsel were always ready to meet each difficulty as it arose. The Editor is also under deep obligations to the many scholars who, notwithstanding the pressure of other duties, have yet given themselves so unsparingly to the tasks they had undertaken, that in every instance most valuable service
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333005954
• ISBN 13: 9781333005955
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 74
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