Noncanonical Jewish Writings
Deep Dive into Noncanonical Jewish Writings by Daniel M. GurtnerAncient noncanonical Jewish writings from the Second Temple period are generally divided into two main categories: the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha. The term apocrypha, meaning hidden, refers to books found in ancient Greek codices but excluded from the standard Hebrew Bible and the modern Protestant Christian canon. This collection spans various literary genres, including the historical accounts of 1 and 2 Maccabees, narratives like Tobit and Judith that depict God aiding pious Israelites, and wisdom literature such as…
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