
An Introduction to the Apocrypha
Metzger(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 2. March 1977
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-502340-4 (ISBN)
Description
Veteran guide Bruce Metzger provides a succinct, readable yet thorough introduction to those books included in the Roman Catholic canon but deemed heretical by Protestants.
Reviews / Votes
"Professor Metzger's Introduction to the Apocrypha is a classic. The style of the author makes the book not only highly informative but also eminently readable. Students of the Bible will find in this book a truly enjoyable introduction to an important body of religious literature which had an amazing impact upon culture."--Gunther Wagner, University of New Mexico"For several decades this has been a classic text for the study of Jewish literature between the Old and New Testament periods. It still stands as a classic and vital text for the study of this literature."--Donald D. Williford, Hardin Simmons University
"An excellent piece of work...by a sound Biblical and historical scholar."--Luther A. Weigle
"An excellent summary of the literature and a good guide to the passages demanding closer scrutiny. [It] also reveals the pervasive influence of the Apocrypha in art, religion, and literature."--James B. Shelton, Oral Roberts University
"Professor Metzger's Introduction to the Apocrypha is a classic. The style of the author makes the book not only highly informative but also eminently readable. Students of the Bible will find in this book a truly enjoyable introduction to an important body of religious literature which had an amazing impact upon culture."--Gunther Wagner, University of New Mexico
"For several decades this has been a classic text for the study of Jewish literature between the Old and New Testament periods. It still stands as a classic and vital text for the study of this literature."--Donald D. Williford, Hardin Simmons University
"An excellent piece of work...by a sound Biblical and historical scholar."--Luther A. Weigle
"An excellent summary of the literature and a good guide to the passages demanding closer scrutiny. [It] also reveals the pervasive influence of the Apocrypha in art, religion, and literature."--James B. Shelton, Oral Roberts University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 205 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-502340-4 (9780195023404)
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