In this course, distinguished scholar Dr. David deSilva provides you with a general introduction to the Old Testament Apocrypha. Become familiar with the background and content of books such as 1–4 Maccabees, Judith, Baruch, the Wisdom of Solomon, and more. Understand how these writings influenced the writers of the New Testament and the early church, and how they provide us with valuable insight into the Judaism of the time of Christ.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
6m
The Apocrypha: A General Introduction
What Is the Apocrypha, and Where Does It Come From?
2m
What’s in the Apocrypha?
10m
Value of the Apocrypha: Provides Important Background Information
6m
Value of the Apocrypha: Resources for the Early Christian Church
7m
The Books of the Apocrypha: 1 Esdras and the Wisdom of Ben Sira
1 Esdras
8m
The Wisdom of Ben Sira
10m
Other Topics in Ben Sira
10m
Ben Sira and Jewish Piety
9m
The Books of the Apocrypha: 1 and 2 Maccabees
1 and 2 Maccabees
8m
The Background of the Maccabees
10m
The Maccabean Revolt
8m
2 Maccabees and Deuteronomy
11m
2 Maccabees, Resurrection, and Atonement for the Dead
9m
1 Maccabees
10m
Maccabees and Zeal for the Torah
6m
The Books of the Apocrypha: Judith and 2 Esdras
Introduction to Judith
10m
Judith and the “Ideal Woman”
6m
Historical Issues in Judith
6m
Judith: The Ethics of Deceit
9m
Introduction to 2 Esdras
10m
2 Esdras: Torah and Election after AD 70
10m
2 Esdras: Judgment on Rome and the Gentiles
8m
The Books of the Apocrypha: Tobit, Susanna, and Baruch
Introduction to Tobit
11m
Tobit’s Ethical and Theological Contributions
11m
Tobit and Prayer
4m
Tobit’s Eschatology
5m
Susanna: Overview and Lessons
6m
Introduction to Baruch
4m
Baruch: Torah and Repentance
6m
The Books of the Apocrypha: Letter of Jeremiah, Bel and the Dragon, Wisdom of Solomon, and Greek Esther
Letter of Jeremiah: Overview and Lessons
7m
Bel and the Dragon: Overview and Lessons
7m
Introduction to the Wisdom of Solomon
4m
The Ungodly and the Righteous
9m
Critique of Gentile Religion and Practice
11m
Introduction to Greek Esther
4m
Jew-Gentile Tensions in Greek Esther
7m
The Books of the Apocrypha: 3 and 4 Maccabees
Introduction to 3 Maccabees
8m
Tensions without, Tensions Within
7m
Prayer in 3 Maccabees
6m
Introduction to 4 Maccabees
9m
A Defense of the Jewish Way of Life
9m
Reflections on the Jewish Martyrs
8m
The Books of the Apocrypha: Prayer of Manasseh, Psalm 151, and More Additions to Daniel
Prayer of Manasseh: Overview and Lessons
4m
Psalm 151: Overview and Lessons
4m
Introduction to the Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Young Men
3m
Prayer of Azariah
4m
Song of the Three Young Men
3m
Sketches of the Impact of the Apocrypha
Ben Sira and the Teachings of Jesus
13m
Ben Sira and the Teachings of James
6m
2 and 4 Maccabees and Early Christian Martyrological Literature
12m
Wisdom of Solomon and Early Christian Theology
8m
The Apocrypha as Prophetic Witness to Christ
5m
The Apocrypha in the Christian Church and Canon
The Apocrypha and the Jewish Bible: The Emerging Consensus
7m
The Apocrypha and the Jewish Bible: Why Not Those?
9m
The Use of the Apocrypha in the Early Churches
3m
Debates concerning the Apocrypha in the Early Churches: The Form of a Book
5m
Debates concerning the Apocrypha in the Early Churches: The Old Testament Canon
10m
The Apocrypha and the Reformation: Introduction and Martin Luther
6m
The Apocrypha and the Reformation: The Swiss Reformers
6m
The Apocrypha and the Reformation: Counter-Reformation and Response
7m
The Place of the Apocrypha Today
5m
Conclusion
Reviewing Our Journey through the Apocrypha
4m
Appendix: Screencasts
Accessing the Apocrypha in Logos
8m
Exploring Old Testament Festivals with Interactive Media
5m
Studying Books of the Apocrypha with Passage Guide
5m
Using the Timeline Tool to Study the Intertestamental History
5m
Searching the Apocrypha with Logos Tagging
5m
Using the Factbook to Explore the Apocrypha
6m
Searching for Wisdom in Psalms and Proverbs
6m
Finding Connections between the Apocrypha and the New Testament
4m
Comparing Ben Sira and James on Speech
5m
Using the Canon Comparison Interactive to Explore Different Canons