Apocrypha, King James Version

The Apocrypha is insightful and should be apart of anyone's library that has an affection and/or interest in an in depth and even in some instances a conclusive understanding of many Biblical prophetic experiences of the past and the future. I find it to be an interesting, as well as, a credible read. These books many believe shouldn't have been removed from Holy Biblical scriptures as they do not confuse Biblical narratives but renders much insight to historical and spiritual perspectives in addition to clarifying them. The Apocrypha was removed from the Bible in the 1600s due to the Puritan revolution in Britain, which used the principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) to determine which books should be included in the Bible. The Westminster Confession of Faith, written during the British Civil Wars, excluded the Apocrypha from the Bible, stating that the books were not divinely inspired and therefore had no authority in the church.

Very needed , it's nice and very durable has that new book smell to it.

Great quality. Words are big enough/average font. (Tabs not included)

This is a very good book to have

Without the Apocrypha, whomever seeks to study the Bible is unable to gain the full truth. The book of the Maccabees is where all can gain the truth of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) which Christ himself kept. The perpetuation of this event has been inaccurately celebrated by traditional Jewish followers that state the Menorah myth of having little oil and not running out (neither is there any scriptural reference of a nine candlestick Menorah). HOWEVER, the truth of the story shows how when the Maccabees defeated the Greeks they had great spoils, therefore not lacking.This book is still outlawed in some Caribbean Islands.It was originally part if the 1611 edition of the King James Version Bible and later removed, though Several scholars where commissioned by and approved this book. Now the Bible says we are not to add to nor diminish this book, to state it is not in line with the Canonical studies is a lie. There is a great abundance to learn from this as it covers between the old and new testament events.The books of Esdras as written by the prophet Ezra; Baruch was Jeremiah's scribe; The rest of Esther fills in the blanks on the book of what happened concerning the book and so on.All who truly desire to learn the truth of the Bible must read this.This book is that which was clearly REMOVED from the 1611 edition of the King James Version of the Bible in 1828. I own an an original facsimile and one published by Cambridge. These are the books that were originally published in the Authorized 1611 King James Version Bible which was commissioned and approved of by King James authorization and 47 scholars as found in these editions. If others had there way, more would have been removed. The these writings line up with the Septuagint (meaning LXX or seventy) which is also accurate. These books are the most accurate.Note that in 2 Esdras Chapter 14 how we learn that the books were destroyed and that the Most High had to give them again to Esdras (which is the same as Ezra in the Old Testament). Two Hundred and Four books were written in forty days. So though today's Bible does not contain all two hundred and four books, that which was commissioned and authorized for release by the 47 Scholars and King James is indeed accurate books. These books (the Apocrypha) never should have been removed. Here is an example: Sirach (also called Ecclesiasticus) Chapter 25 verse 11 In three things I was beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man and a wife that agree together.Only fools and those that hate the Most High will find fault with such scripture. Many wish to deceive the world and purpose their lives to invalidate what is truly written within the scriptures and remove the authority of the Most High's laws, statutes and commandments for the sake of their so-called human rights. However as the scriptures say "let God be true, but every man a liar" (Romans 3:4). There is much to LEARN from the Apocrypha and APPLY to our lives. As for annotations and notes, I appreciate the fact that there are none and would encourage readers to utilize a dictionary and learn the etymology of some words that may seem difficult. It will be a great asset to those that truly desire to learn what Thus Saith The Lord.

It is very small but also that’s a good thing travel wise I do wish it had the book of Enoch in it but that’s a okay for the price….words are easy to read so far so good

The Apocrypha "dead Sea" scrolls are Christian religious texts written by various believers in God, even some who still are considered to be quite heretical in their actions, and points of view, or spiritual inspirations according to some religious historical scholars...Many centuries ago now there was a great Christian religious conference held in Europe to actually decide upon which "Dead Sea" scrolls and Holy books would be included in the new King James version of the Bible?Suffice, to say most of the decisions made at that time about which old and new testament books would officially get endorsed by this Christian religious counsel and included in this new public "KJV" protestant version of the Bible was in reality at that time in history; politically, racially, economically, and socially motivated and not inspired spiritually by the true sovereign "God Head" as these historical decisions should have been made with all along...Thus, sadly the early Protestant Churches "Papal Theocracy" and "King James" who was historically by most accounts known for being an; evil, greedy, and power hungry, English monarch, in which both of these ruling religious authorities had their own ulterior motives for only the 66 books they actually decided to include in the new "KJV" Bible...Therefore, the Apocrypha basically consist of some of the other spiritually inspired Dead Sea scroll-books that did not get included at all in the original "KJV" Bible...However, interestingly the Catholic church did decide to "pick and choose" many additional Dead Sea scroll-books to include in their personal Catholic versions of the Bible. Thus, the Catholic Bible actually includes more than just 66 books in their Holy Scripture-Texts, unlike the traditional Protestant Bible versions...Read, the Apocrypha to find out what not, so good-Ole "King James" decided to leave out for his own selfish personal benefit and to enforce the Bible books he actually liked for his own political gain!