Klawans, Jonathan

The Jewish Annotated Apocrypha

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ISBN 13:: 9780190262488
author:: Klawans, Jonathan
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 744
Dimensions:: 23.88 x 16 x 3.81 centimeters (1
Genre:: Religion, Judaism, Sacred Writings,
Condition:: New
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The Jewish Annotated Apocrypha New Revised Standard Version Bible Translation brings together the apocryphal works in a comprehensive and authoritative edition. Composed by Jewish writers in the Second Temple period, these texts were excluded from the Hebrew Bible but preserved by Christians. This volume meets the need for a complete, standalone edition with an emphasis on Jewish tradition and an educated Jewish audience. The JAA differs from prior editions of the Apocrypha in several ways. It excludes certain texts widely agreed to be of Christian origin, expands its scope to include Jubilees, and restructures the order of the books according to the logic of the Jewish canon. Each book is annotated by a recognized expert in ancient Judaism using the NRSV translation (plus Jubilees). An Introduction guides readers through the making of the volume, while thematic essays provide helpful contexts and backgrounds. This edition provides a valuable resource for understanding ancient Judaism, offering insights into the history and significance of these texts.

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