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Thebiblical apocryphadenotes the collection ofapocryphalancient books found in some editions ofChristian Biblesin a separate section between theOldandNewTestamentsor as an appendix after the New Testament.Some Christian Churches include some or all of the same texts within the body of their version of the Old Testament.
“Although the termapocryphahad been in use since the 5th century, it was inLuther’s Bibleof 1534 that the Apocrypha was first published as a separateintertestamental section.To this date, the Apocrypha is “included in thelectionariesof Anglican and Lutheran Churches.”Moreover, theRevised Common Lectionary, in use by most mainline Protestants including Methodists and Moravians, lists readings from the Apocrypha in the liturgicalkalendar, although alternate Old Testamentscripture lessonsare provided.”
Price: R150.00
Edition and year published: Undetermined
Publishers: Oxford University Press
Condition: Hardcover and gilt lettering on the cover in excellent condition. Paste-in on inside covering a previous inscription. Otherwise internally in excellent condition â€" very clean and tightly bound. Dust jacket shows significant shelf wear around the edges and and scuff marks on the cover.