Oxford University Press - The Apocrypha - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: The Oxford Bible Commentary is a Bible study and reference work for 21st century students and readers that can be read with any modern translation of the Bible. It offers verse - by - verse explanation of every book of the Bible by the world's leading biblical scholars. From its inception OBC has been designed as a completely non - denominational commentary carefully written and edited to provide the best scholarship in a readable style for readers from all different faith backgrounds. It uses the traditional historical - critical method to search for the original meaning of the texts but also brings in new perspectives and insights - literary sociological and cultural - to bring out the expanding meanings of these ancient writings and stimulate new discussion and further enquiry. Newly issued in a series of part volumes the OBC is now available in an affordable and portable format for the commentaries to the books of the Apocrypha. Includes a general introduction to using the Commentary in addition to an introduction to study of the Apocrypha.
Title: The Apocrypha
Brand: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199650811
Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Date: 12/12/2012
Series: Oxford Bible Commentary
Category: Judaism: Sacred Texts