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The Apocrypha: An American Translation

The Apocrypha: An American Translation

Goodspeed, Edgar J.

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1258042827
ISBN13: 9781258042820
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 18 2011
Pages: 506
Weight: 2.00
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Apocrypha: An American Translation is a book translated by Edgar J. Goodspeed. The Apocrypha is a collection of ancient Jewish texts written between the third century BCE and the first century CE. These texts were not included in the Hebrew Bible but were included in the Greek Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. The Apocrypha contains a wide range of literature, including historical accounts, wisdom literature, and apocalyptic literature. Goodspeed's translation of the Apocrypha is designed to be accessible to modern readers. He worked to make the language clear and straightforward, while still maintaining the literary style of the original texts. The book includes introductions to each text, providing historical and literary context, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the text. The Apocrypha: An American Translation is an important resource for scholars and students of biblical studies, as well as anyone interested in ancient Jewish literature. It provides a valuable window into the religious and cultural world of the ancient Near East, and offers insights into the development of Jewish thought and belief.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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