Apocrypha for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding and Exploring Scriptures Beyond the Bible

Apocrypha for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding and Exploring Scriptures Beyond the Bible

by Brandon W. Hawk
Apocrypha for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding and Exploring Scriptures Beyond the Bible

Apocrypha for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding and Exploring Scriptures Beyond the Bible

by Brandon W. Hawk

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Overview

Go beyond the Bible with this simple introduction to apocrypha

Whether they were lost, cut, or censored, the various apocryphal stories offer unique opportunities to learn about the histories of Judaism and Christianity while broadening spiritual understanding. But exploring this vast canon of texts alone can be daunting. Apocrypha for Beginners makes it simple by offering a guided experience, helping explain each piece's importance and contextualize its place in history.

This standout among religious books includes:
  • More than 50 apocrypha—Delve into a variety of apocrypha from different eras and cultures, like the Book of Enoch, the Gospel of Judas, and more.
  • In-depth commentary—Better understand each text with a brief summary of its origin, meaning, and cultural significance.
  • Easy-to-follow info—Explore the history of Judaism and Christianity with the help of a detailed timeline, canon comparison chart, and index of important individuals.

Take your Bible study to the next level with Apocrypha for Beginners.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781648766275
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 07/20/2021
Pages: 156
Sales rank: 684,525
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

BRANDON W. HAWK is associate professor of English at Rhode Island College, with expertise in Old English, the transmission of the Bible and apocrypha, digital humanities, media studies, and the history of the book. His interests in research and teaching encompass what might be called “transmission studies”: the afterlives of texts, including circulation, translations, adaptations, and re-presentations in various cultures and media.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 What Are Apocrypha? 1

Chapter 2 The Second Canon 15

Chapter 3 Apocrypha of the Hebrew Bible 33

Chapter 4 The Dead Sea Scrolls 50

Chapter 5 Other Gospels 64

Chapter 6 Gnostic Texts 79

Chapter 7 Apostolic Texts 94

Chapter 8 Revelations and Apocalypses 112

Appendix A Timeline 129

Appendix B The Canons Compared 132

Appendix C Important Figures in the Modern Study of Apocrypha 134

Further Reading 136

Index 142

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