The Apocrypha
Edgar Johnson Goodspeed
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The Apocrypha
Published
1989
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pages
493
ISBN-13
9780679724520
ISBN-10
0679724524
Description
The Apocrypha consists of the books that are found in the Greek version of the Jewish Bible -- the Septuagint, the earliest complete version of the Bible we possess -- but that were not included in the final, canonical version of the Hebrew Bible. For this reason, they were called "Apocrypha," the hidden or secret books, and while they formed part of the original King James version of 1611, they are no longer included in modern Bibles. Yet they include such important works as The First Book of Maccabees, the Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus, and the stories of Susanna, Tobit, and Judith, and other works of great importance for the history of the Jews in the period between the rebuilding of the Temple and the time of Jesus, and thus for the background of the New Testament. These works have also had a remarkable impact on writers and artists. Beyond this, they are often as powerful as anything in the canonical Bible. The translation into contemporary English is by Edgar J. Goodspeed. - Back cover.
Bible
Old Testament legends
Codex pseudepigraphus Veteriis Testamenti
The Old Testament in Greek according to the Septuagint
Old Testament Pseudepigrapha
The letters of Vincent van Gogh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Apocrypha?
This edition of The Apocrypha has approximately 493 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Apocrypha?
For most readers, The Apocrypha typically takes between 10h 16m and 6h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 123,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 123,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Apocrypha?
The estimated word count for The Apocrypha is approximately 123,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Apocrypha?
The Apocrypha was written by Edgar Johnson Goodspeed.
When was The Apocrypha published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.