deSilva, David A., 1967-

The Apocrypha : core biblical studies / David A. deSilva. - xiii, 154 pages ; 23 cm. - Core biblical studies .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-154) and index.

Introduction: why read the Apocrypha? -- What's in the Apocrypha? -- The world of the Apocrypha -- God, the law, and the covenant -- The Apocrypha and Jewish ethics -- The Apocrypha andJewish spirituality -- The Jewish people and the nations -- The Apocrypha and the Christian church -- The Apocrypha and the Christian canon.

9781426742354 (book - pbk. / trade pbk. : alk. paper) 1426742355 (book - pbk. / trade pbk. : alk. paper)

2012038643


Bible.--Apocrypha--Introductions.

BS 1700 / .D43 2013