The Apocrypha: A Guide

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Matthew Goff (Professor, Department of Religion, Professor, Department of Religion, Florida State University)

The Apocrypha

A Guide

Matthew Goff (Professor, Department of Religion, Professor, Department of Religion, Florida State University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
27 October 2024

History of religion; New Testaments; Judaism

Series: Guides to Sacred Texts

Many readers of scripture, particularly in North America, are not aware that a substantial number of books were removed from their Old Testament.

These books, often known collectively as the Apocrypha, were considered scripture for centuries and for millions of Christians today still are. This book is an introduction to the Apocrypha.

It discusses ancient and early modern disputes about scripture to provide context for understanding the formation of the textual category

By: Matthew Goff (Professor Department of Religion Professor Department of Religion Florida State University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9780190060749
ISBN 10: 0190060743
Series: Guides to Sacred Texts
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 27 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matthew Goff is Professor in the Department of Religion at Florida State University. He is the author of Worldly and Heavenly Wisdom of 4QInstruction, a study of the last lengthy Qumran text to be published. His main research interests include the Dead Sea Scrolls and the apocalyptic literature of ancient Judaism.

Reviews for The Apocrypha: A Guide

Matthew Goff's new book The Apocrypha: A Guide is an engaging, concise, entertaining journey through the books of the Apocrypha, both for general audiences as well as those of us who are a bit more on the nerdy side of the religious studies aspect of things. * Jason Anderson, Interview with Matthew Goff on Youtube *