The Apocrypha (Oxford Bible Commentary)

The Oxford Bible Commentary is a Bible study and reference work for 21st century students and readers that can be read with any modern translation of the Bible. It offers verse-by-verse explanation of every book of the Bible by the worlds leading biblical scholars. From its inception OBC has been designed as a completely non-denominational commentary carefully written and edited to provide the best scholarship in a readable style for readers from all different faith backgrounds. It uses the traditional historical-critical method to search for the original meaning of the texts but also brings in new perspectives and insights - literary sociological and cultural - to bring out the expanding meanings of these ancient writings and stimulate new discussion and further enquiry. . Newly issued in a series of part volumes the OBC is now available in an affordable and portable format for the commentaries to the books of the Apocrypha. Includes a general introduction to using the Commentary in addition to an introduction to study of the Apocrypha.