Apocrypha

5W Apocrypha Revised Edition. Cambridge, 1894.

Notes

The Apocrypha refers to a collection of ancient books and writings that are included in some versions of the Bible but are considered non-canonical or of uncertain status by many Christian traditions. These texts were written primarily during the intertestamental period—the centuries between the Old and New Testaments—and include historical, wisdom, and devotional writings such as Tobit, Judith, and the Wisdom of Solomon. While the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches generally accept the Apocrypha as part of their biblical canon, most Protestant denominations regard these books as useful for reading and instruction but not authoritative for doctrine. The Apocrypha offers valuable insights into Jewish thought and culture during the time leading up to the New Testament, enriching the broader biblical story.

Description

Green cloth binding. Cover soiled. Gilt lettering to spine. Fair condition.