An Introduction to the Books of the Apocrypha

by W. O. E. Oesterley

Publisher:

Macmillan Co.

, 1935

Overview

This introduction to the books of the Apocrypha consists of two parts. Part one, “Prolegomena to the Apocrypha,” aims to show the interest and importance of this body of literature from literary, historical, doctrinal, and New Testament-study points of view. Part two, “The Books of the Apocrypha,” is a book-by-book analysis in which Oesterley examines the title, date, contents, authorship, intended audience, original language, and more for each book of the Apocrypha.

Product Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Books of the Apocrypha
• Author: W. O. E. Oesterley
• Publisher: Macmillan Co.
• Print Publication Date: 1935
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Apocrypha › Introductions
• Resource ID: LLS:DCAPOCOESTERLEY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:33:37Z

About W. O. E. Oesterley

W.O.E. Oesterley (1866–1950) was educated at Brighton College, Jesus College, and West Theological College. Oesterley went on to become professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at King’s College, London. He is the author of numerous titles, including: The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus, The Epistle to Philemon, and An Introduction to the Books of the Apocrypha.