Apocrypha

The Apocrypha is a book by The Nonesuch Edition that contains a collection of Jewish and Christian writings that were not included in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament. These writings were written between the 3rd century BCE and the 1st century CE and were considered by some to be sacred texts. The book includes 14 books, including Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees. The Nonesuch Edition version of The Apocrypha is a beautifully designed and printed book, featuring a hardcover and high-quality paper. The book includes an introduction and notes by the editor, as well as a detailed table of contents, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion and history.1611. Apocrypha means hidden, secret, or esoteric. This is the most famous and popular translation of the mystical lore contained in or omitted from the bible. Contents: Esdras; Tobit; Judith; Esther; Solomon; Ecclesiasticus; Baruch; Song of the Three Holy Children; History of Susanna; History of Bel and the Dragon; Prayer of Manasses; Book I and II of the Maccabees.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.