(Ebook) The Apocrypha (Oxford Bible Commentary) by Martin Goodman (editor), John Barton (editor), John Muddiman (editor) ISBN 9780199650811, 0199650810

(Ebook) The Apocrypha (Oxford Bible Commentary) by Martin Goodman (editor), John Barton (editor), John Muddiman (editor) ISBN 9780199650811, 0199650810

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 world's 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.