The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha: A New Translation

by David A. deSilva

Publisher:

Lexham Academic

, 2023

A Fresh Translation of the OT Apocrypha

While the Apocrypha’s canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.

Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel.

Contents

• The Apocrypha: Its Origins, Contents, and Value
• Recommended Resources on the Apocrypha and Its Context
• Tobit (Shorter Version)
• Tobit (Longer Version)
• Judith
• Greek Esther
• Wisdom of Solomon
• Wisdom of Sirach
• Baruch
• Letter of Jeremiah

• Additions to Daniel (Old Greek)
• Additions to Daniel (Theodotion)
• 1 Maccabees
• 2 Maccabees
• 1 Esdras
• Prayer of Manasseh
• Psalm 151
• 3 Maccabees
• 2 Esdras
• 4 Maccabees
• Psalms of Solomon
• 1 Enoch

Product Details

• Title: The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Pages: 424
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 6x9
• ISBN: 9781683596615

About David A. deSilva

David A. deSilva is the Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary and the author of numerous books, including Introducing the Apocrypha and An Introduction to the New Testament.