General History
The Old Testament Apocrypha—also known as the Deuterocanonical books—occupies a fascinating and sometimes controversial place in the history of the Church. These writings, composed between the close of the Old Testament (around 400 B.C.) and the time of Christ, were highly valued by Jewish and early Christian communities. Yet their canonical status has varied widely across Christian traditions. … Read More “How the Church Has Used the Old Testament Apocrypha” »