Apocrypha, King James Version

Ezra elaborates clearly as to where the 10 tribes are today, a precise number of biblical books that have been kept from the wise, and how suffering begins in its way for the unbeliever immediately after death. The remedy is given for all that desire to be saved. This book aligns with scripture and supports the well known pathway to God for all in these last days

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.

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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 1 1 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

Everyone knows that the Apocrypha is not canonical scripture. Is it inspired by God? I don’t know. But is it worth reading for the professing Christian? Yes. If anything, this book is like a devotional that holds a place higher above any that you’ve encountered. I haven’t read every book yet. But, I’ve found, ‘The wisdom of Solomon’, and, ‘Ecclesiasiticus’, especially interesting since I take a profound interest into the poetic books of psalms, Ecclesiastes, proverbs and job. The wisdom of Solomon and Ecclesiasticus borrow verses from the book of psalms and hold the same ideas that Solomon presents in his books found in the Bible. The wisdom of Solomon also reads much like a New Testament letter, and his criticisms of idols are very in tune with the letter of romans. How the wisdom of Solomon starts off is astounding too, as it seems that the term “yolo” is timeless with the wicked. He also goes on to say later that those who accept Christ are better off dying at the hands of perscutors as a martyr then living many days on earth giving him ample time to commit sins and or backslide to turn away from his first love. How that the man who is old (if both are saved) with gray hairs on his head is actually in less honor to him that is younger because the older is has had more time to commit sins on earth, then the young man who dies because his righteousness is imputed unto him and is quickly taken to heaven to make certain of his sinless life. Solomon says that the man who has a less sinful life and more righteous deeds is real man who has gray hairs, and not the one who is old. There is more I can say, but I will leave it here.

Where Can I start.....Well I became a little upset when I found out that Pastors have been made aware of these books through seminary school, but tend to steer their members away from it.. The last time I checked I have to answer for myself before God not them!! So how I found out about this book was through a YouTube video Called "The forgotten books of the bible" I never knew that this used to be part of the original 1611 KJV Bible but later on it was removed, this blew my mind. As I began to read through the scriptures I realized more & more that it agree's with the Bible "The Wisdom of Jesus The son of Sirach" or Ecclesiasticus reads just like Proverbs. They sound so much alike that if one removed the titles of both books you wouldn't even know which book you were reading. I can go on & on about this book "Bel & the Dragon" sounded a little scary to me at first but it's about The Prophet Daniel steering the King away from False Idol worship. He also takes it a step further a proves to the King that they are false! We also learn in the book of 1 Maccabees about Hanukkah & how it came about, also we find the Lord attending Hanukkah in the Gospel of John 10::22 which is also called the "feast of dedication". I don't wanna ruin it for the reader & tell everything. All I can say is read it for yourself & you decide weather or not you should be reading it. Hosea 4:6 Says My People are destroyed for lack of knowledge because thou hast rejected knowledge, that thou shalt be no priest to me; seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. We should stop rejecting God's knowledge.

For any serious student of the Bible and of biblical history the Apocrypha is a must.

Excellent book. Font size is smaller than expected. A bigger font size would have been better to read. All Apocrypha books included. Safe and quick delivery. Value for money.

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I have 1611 KJV with Apocrypha, but it is that old print(v ->u, j->i etc)in tiny font, so was looking for a contemporary typeface. Found it also to be a helpful UNABRIDGED version,i.e. includes all sections RSV has cut out. Hardcover, but is handful&light-weight.

Excellent book, it is a must read. This should never have been removed from the bible.