The Apocrypha

by Martin Goodman (Editor), John Barton (Editor), John Muddiman (Editor)

Overview

The Oxford Bible Commentary is a Bible study and reference work for 21st century students and readers that can be read with any modern translation of the Bible. It offers verse-by-verse explanation of every book of the Bible by the world's leading biblical scholars. From its inception, OBC has been designed as a completely non-denominational commentary, carefully written and edited to provide the best scholarship in a readable style for readers from all different faith backgrounds. It uses the traditional historical-critical method to search for the original meaning of the texts, but also brings in new perspectives and insights - literary, sociological, and cultural - to bring out the expanding meanings of these ancient writings and stimulate new discussion and further enquiry. Newly issued in a series of part volumes, the OBC is now available in an affordable and portable format for the commentaries to the books of the Apocrypha. Includes a general introduction to using the Commentary, in addition to an introduction to study of the Apocrypha.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191634413
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	10/11/2012
Series:	Oxford Bible Commentary
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Apocrypha, Martin Goodman2. Tobit, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ3. Judith, Amy-Jill Levine4. Esther (Greek), Adele Reinhartz5. The Wisdom of Solomon, William Horbury6. Ecclesiasticus, or The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach, John J. Collins7. Barach with the Letter of Jeremiah, Alison Salvesen8. Additions to Daniel: the Prayer of Azariah, the Song of the Three Jews, Susanna, Bel and the Dragon, George J. Brooke9. 1 Maccabees, U. Rappaport10. 2 Maccabees, R. Doran11. 1 Esdras, Sara Japhet12. Prayer of Manasseh, George W. E. Nickelsburg13. Psalm 151, John Barton14. 3 Maccabees, Sarah Pearce15. 2 Esdras, Peter Hayman16. 4 Maccabees, David J. Elliott