Publisher's Synopsis
The Books of the Apocrypha: Their Origin, Teaching and Contents is a book written by William Oscar Emil Oesterley in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the Apocrypha, a collection of Jewish and Christian writings that were excluded from the Bible. The author delves into the history and origins of the Apocrypha, examining their place in Jewish and Christian traditions. He also explores the teachings and contents of the Apocrypha, providing detailed analysis of each book. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the Bible. Oesterley's work is highly regarded for its thoroughness and scholarship, and remains a classic in the field of Biblical studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.