Apocrypha

This is the only modern translation of the complete collection of deuterocanonical books known popularly as "The Apocrypha" that also includes Enoch, Jasher, and Jubilees. Aside from Jasher, they were included as secondary works in the canon of Scripture for most of the Church's history. The Literal Standard Version (LSV) is a modern translation that stays true to the original manuscripts. This handsome 6" x 9" edition features a matte finish with thick, high-quality, cream-colored pages and 8-point Times New Roman font for elegance and easy reading. The Complete Apocrypha offers a staggering two-thirds as much material as the canonical 66 books of the Holy Bible. Additionally, the apocryphal versions of Esther and Daniel are included in their entirety.The Complete Apocrypha includes Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Maccabees, 1st and 2nd Esdras, Prayer of Manasses, Enoch, Jubilees, Jasher, Psalm 151, and all of the apocryphal additions to Daniel and Esther (including The Prayer of Azariah, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon). This collection is published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition.

The FIRST EVER Orthodox Study Bible presents the Bible of the early church and the church of the early Bible. Orthodox Christianity is the face of ancient Christianity to the modern world and embraces the second largest body of Christians in the world. In this first-of-its-kind study Bible, the Bible is presented with commentary from the ancient Christian perspective that speaks to those Christians who seek a deeper experience of the roots of their faith. Features Include: Old Testament newly translated from the Greek text of the Septuagint, including the Deuterocanon New Testament from the New King James Version Commentary drawn from the early Church Christians Easy-to-Locate liturgical readings Book Introductions and Outlines Index to Annotations Index to Study Articles Full-color Maps

This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. The first edition has been very well reviewed and widely adopted. It is the most substantial introduction to the Apocrypha available and has become a standard authority on the topic. The second edition has been substantially revised and updated throughout to reflect the latest scholarship. The book includes a foreword by James H. Charlesworth.

What books were left out of the Bible and why? First issued in 1926, this is the most popular collection of apocryphal and pseudepigraphal literature ever published. Here, in one place, are the infancy gospels, the letter of Jesus to Abgarus, the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Legends of Paul and Thecla, the Epistles of Clement and Barnabus, the Shepherd of Hermas, the Books of Adam and Eve, the Secrets of Enoch, the Psalms and Odes of Solomon, the many Testaments of the Patriarchs, and many more ancient books which were highly revered, but ultimately left out of the Bible.

A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker

The term "apocrypha" comes from the Greek word meaning "hidden" or "secret". Originally, the term was applied to sacred books whose contents were too exalted to be made available to the general public."The Apocrypha" includes 15 books, all but one of which are Jewish in origin and found in the Septuagint (parts of 2 Esdras are possibly Christian and Latin in origin). Influenced by the Jewish canon of the OT, the custom arose of making the Apocrypha a separate section in the Protestant Bible.The Catholic view, expressed as a doctrine of faith at the Council of Trent, is that 12 of these 15 works (in a different enumeration, however) are canonical Scripture; they are called the Deuterocanonical Books.14 of these books are included in this volume and these are the books;The First Book of Esdras, The Second Book of Esdras, The First Book of the Maccabees, The Second Book of the Maccabees, The Book of Baruch, The Book of Bel and the Dragon, Ecclesiastes or the Preacher, The Book of Esther, The Book of Judith, The Prayer of Manasseh, The Song of Solomon, The History of Susanna, The Book of Tobit, The Book of Wisdom.

This Apocrypha Book includes: 15 Books if Counting the Epistle of Jeremiah You Also Get A Bonus Chapter: Why Isn't The Apocrypha in The Bible? A Great 316 Page Book To Compliment Your Bible Contains Only Apocrypha Books (NOT The 66 Standard Bible Books) See Our Combo Bible with Apocrypha if that's what you want (Features 66 Bible Books Bible + 15 Apocrypha Books) = A total of 81 Books. Just look for our name "Heavenly Publishers" on book covers to find it! ABOUT THE APOCRYPHA Some may consider these rejected bible books to be blasphemous due to some of their doctrine, but they are still read by thousands everyday. Inspired by 15th Century Old English grammar like The King James Version is known for, these controversial books are worth reading. SEE FOR YOURSELF See what you think, they may just answer some questions you've had for a while. THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK ARE (No Particular Order) 1-The First Book of Esdras (sometimes called the Book of Ezra) 2-The Second Book of Esdras 3-The Rest of the Chapters of the Book of Esther also called The Greek Additions to Esther 4-The Book of Baruch 5-The Epistle (or letter) of Jeremiah is sometimes called Chapter Six of Baruch 6-The Prayer of Azariah or (The Song of the Three Holy Children) 7-The History of Susanna (in Daniel) 8-Bel & The Dragon in Daniel, also called The History of the Destruction of Bel &The Dragon 9-The Prayer of Manasseh (The Prayer of Manasses King of Judah) 10-The First Book of the Maccabees 11-The Second Book of the Maccabees 12-The Book of Tobit 13-The Book of Judith 14-The Wisdom of Solomon 15-The Book of Sirach (or Ecclesiasticus) The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus. We hope you enjoy this special book from Heavenly Publishers.