An Introduction to the Apocrypha / Edition 1

by Bruce M. Metzger

Overview

An introduction to those books included in the Roman Catholic canon but deemed heretical by Protestants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195023404
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/17/1977
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	8.02(w) x 5.36(h) x 0.52(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Professor Metzger's Introduction to the Apocrypha is a classic. The style of the author makes the book not only highly informative but also eminently readable. Students of the Bible will find in this book a truly enjoyable introduction to an important body of religious literature which had an amazing impact upon culture."—Gunther Wagner, University of New Mexico

"For several decades this has been a classic text for the study of Jewish literature between the Old and New Testament periods. It still stands as a classic and vital text for the study of this literature."—Donald D. Williford, Hardin Simmons University

"An excellent piece of work...by a sound Biblical and historical scholar."—Luther A. Weigle

"An excellent summary of the literature and a good guide to the passages demanding closer scrutiny. [It] also reveals the pervasive influence of the Apocrypha in art, religion, and literature."—James B. Shelton, Oral Roberts University

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