Introducing the Apocrypha: Message, Context, and Significance.(Brief Article)(Book Review) From: Theological Studies | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: Harrington, Daniel J. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Theological Studies, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

By David A. deSilva. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002. Pp. 428. $29.99.

Whether or not the Old Testament Apocrypha are regarded as canonical writings, they provide precious information about Second Temple Judaism and the world of the New Testament. David deSilva, a Protestant biblical scholar teaching at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, and Baker Book House, a conservative Protestant publisher, have joined forces to produce an excellent introduction to all those b...