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Many readers of scripture, particularly in North America, are not aware that a substantial number of books were removed from their Old Testament. These books, often known collectively as the Apocrypha, were considered scripture for centuries and for millions of Christians today still are. This book is an introduction to the Apocrypha. It discusses ancient and early modern disputes about scripture to provide context for understanding the formation of the textual category

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Matthew Goff's new book The Apocrypha: A Guide is an engaging, concise, entertaining journey through the books of the Apocrypha, both for general audiences as well as those of us who are a bit more on the nerdy side of the religious studies aspect of things. * Jason Anderson, Interview with Matthew Goff on Youtube *

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Matthew Goff is Professor in the Department of Religion at Florida State University. He is the author of Worldly and Heavenly Wisdom of 4QInstruction, a study of the last lengthy Qumran text to be published. His main research interests include the Dead Sea Scrolls and the apocalyptic literature of ancient Judaism.

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