The word “apocrypha” comes from the Greek word meaning "hidden" or "secret." Originally, the term was reserved for books with content considered too sacred and grand to make accessible to the general public. Over time, "apocrypha" took on a more negative connotation, due to the questionable origins and doubtful canonicity of these books.
Did you know: Martin Luther’s 1534 Bible was the first to separate the Apocrypha as an intertestamental section with a note explaining they are not divinely inspired. The Geneva Bible followed this example in 1599. The 1611 King James Bible also printed the Apocrypha, but it was removed in 1885.
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Product Details:
Publisher : EWorld Inc. (August 1, 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 157 pages
ISBN-10 : 1617590282
ISBN-13 : 978-1617590283
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches