Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible by Anonymous
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"Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible" by Anonymous is a collection of ancient texts that form part of the biblical canon for certain Christian traditions, written during the late second temple period. This compilation includes books such as the First and Second Books of Esdras, the Book of Tobit, and others that discuss themes of faith, morality, and the historical struggles of the Jewish people. The opening of the text begins with the
First Book of Esdras, recounting the significant events during the reign of King Josias of Judah, particularly focusing on the celebration of Passover. It details the preparations made by the priests and Levites for this sacred observance, highlighting the importance of following the commandments given by Moses. Josias, described as a righteous king, initiates the offering of large numbers of sacrifices, seeking to restore proper worship in Jerusalem. The text emphasizes themes of fidelity to God and the collective memory of the Israelites, setting the stage for the spiritual and political narrative that continues throughout the deuterocanonical writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deuterocanonical_books |
| Contents | The First Book of Esdras -- The Second Book of Esdras Esdras [sometimes Fourth Book of Ezra] -- The Greek Additions to Esther -- The First Book of the Maccabees -- The Second Book of the Maccabees -- The Book of Tobit -- The Book of Judith -- The Wisdom of Solomon -- The Book of Sirach (or Ecclesiasticus) -- The Book of Baruch -- The Epistle (or letter) of Jeremiah -- The Book of Susanna (in Daniel) -- The Prayer of Azariah -- The Prayer of Manasseh -- Bel and the Dragon (in Daniel). |
| Credits | Robert Kraft |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Apocrypha |
| Subject | Apocryphal books (Old Testament) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 124 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00124-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1994 |
| Last Update | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3734 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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