The Apocrypha /

This concise commentary on the Apocrypha, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors from a rich diversity of perspectives connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current...

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Other Authors: Coomber, Matthew J. M. (Editor), Page, Hugh R. (Editor), Yee, Gale A., 1949- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis [Minnesota] : Fortress Press, [2016]
Edition:Study edition.
Series:Fortress commentary on the Bible.
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Table of Contents:
  • Reading the Old Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts / Matthew J.M. Coomber
  • The people of God and the peoples of the earth / Hugh R. Page Jr.
  • Reading the Christian Old Testament in the contemporary world / Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
  • Introduction to the Apocrypha / Eileen M. Schuller
  • Tobit / Micah D. Kiel
  • Judith / Corrine L. Carvalho
  • Esther / (the Greek additions) Vivian Johnson
  • Wisdom of Solomon / Emerson B. Powery
  • Sirach / Stacy Davis
  • Baruch / Karina Martin Hogan
  • The letter of Jeremiah / Patricia K. Tull
  • Introduction to all additions to Daniel / Lawrence M. Wills
  • Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the three young men / Lawrence M. Wills
  • Susanna / Nyasha Junior
  • Bel and the dragon / Lawrence M. Wills
  • 1 Maccabees / Michael S. Moore
  • 2 Maccabees / Michael S. Moore
  • 1 Esdras / Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
  • Prayer of Manasseh / Christopher Frechette
  • Psalm 151 / Christopher Frechette
  • 3 Maccabees / Samuel I. Thomas
  • 2 Esdras (4, 5, and 6 Ezra) / Robin Darling Young
  • 4 Maccabees / Samuel I. Thomas.