Misc/Scriptures/Missing Books of the Bible: Difference between revisions

| 1 Maccabees || First Maccabees, written by a Jew in Palestine throughout the latter portion of the 2nd century BC, is possibly the most significant historical source on the interval from 175 to 135 BC. It shows deep penetration into the root causes of the Maccabean rebellion and details the revolution itself goes down into the passing of Simon at 135 BC. This book is vital to both Jews and Christians. It provides detailed advice relative to Antiochus Epiphanes and his desecration of the Jerusalem Temple, an activity which Jesus said could be replicated at the time of this finish. The book also includes an abundance of details relative to the Holy feast of Hanukkah (which overlooks the re-dedication of this Temple Antiochus debased). That info is available from no other source, Jewish or otherwise, and without it, there could be no Hannukah party.

| 2 Maccabees || Introduces information regarding the period leading up to the rebellion of the Maccabees beneath Mattathias at Modern and follows it down to 161 BC.

| Tobit || The Book of Tobit, is said to be a "work of fiction", was quite popular amongst Jews and early Christians. It’s a story of love and legend by the Jewish Dispersion in Egypt. It was composed in the 3rd century BC and has been based upon two renowned Egyptian tales. The objective of this book was supposed to teach valuable lessons, and at precisely the same time, correct a number of those then current superstitions. It includes the angel Raphael prominently.

| Bel and the Dragon || Composed about 100 BC, this narrative shows Daniel’s wisdom in exposing the falsehood of idolatry and the people who promote it. The book also shows the existence of Babylon as a dragon god. Info concerning this idol is available from no other source. However, it’s very relevant in light of dragon prophecies relative to the very last days, scattered through the scriptures.

| Judith || The Book of Judith joins a story of success won by the selected individuals over its enemies due to the intervention of a lady. It’s a mythical tale of a priest reminiscent of Joan of Arc’ who participates in outwitting and eventually slaying a fantastic Assyrian overall, therefore bringing deliverance for her oppressed men and women. It was composed in Palestine throughout the latter half of this 2nd century BC, likely by a Pharisee.

| Esther || This work, composed about 100 BC, is made up of various developments to the Biblical book of Esther. Apparently "improvements" have been added for detail and to compensate for a few of the spiritual deficiencies of this canonical book. The additional verses significantly improve the apocalyptic nature of the narrative and deliver excellent symbolic comprehension to it, radically enhancing its connection to God. It’s replete with dragons and graphics readily reminiscent of the most significant renters and personages involved with the last day war between Satan and Christ. The symbolism that attracts the Book of Esther is a vital prophecy.

| Baruch || The more significant part of the book was composed of the 1st century AD below the assumed name of Baruch, the personal secretary of Jeremiah. The 6th chapter is referred to as the Epistle of Jeremiah. Both novels have a set of exhortations, encouragements, and sharp rebukes.

| The Prayer of Manasseh || This work dates from the first century BC. It had been meant to be utilized about Manasseh’s Babylonian captivity (2 Chron. 33). Regions of the Prayer have found their way to Protestant liturgy.

| The Song of the Three Holy Children || In addition, the Book of Daniel was composed about 100 BC and has been found inserted into his book, in the next chapter, shortly after the 23rd verse.

| The History of Susanna || This is just another 1st century BC addition to the book of Daniel. It’s usually found prefixed to the reader. The goal of the narrative would be to magnify Daniel’s powers along with the ruling.

| 1 Esdras || This is the Greek version of and in some parts a facelift of the canonical Book of Ezra. It was composed about 100 BC. A number of the subject matter is supplemented by the book of Nehemiah.

| 2 Esdras || This book is an apocalypse, particularly chapters 3-14. It’s composite in origin, dating from 65 BC into 120 AD. The worth of this book can be found in the fact that it focuses heavily on the span of Jewish notions surrounding the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The perspectives it occupies on eschatology are tightly intertwined with the teachings of the New Testament.

* Tobit

* Judith

* Added chapters of Esther and Daniel

* 1st and 2nd Maccabees

* Wisdom of Solomon

* Sirach (or Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach)

* Baruch

* 3rd Maccabees

* 1st Esdras

* Prayer of Manasseh

* Psalm 151

Why was Book of Enoch removed from the Bible?

* Tobit

* Judith

* Additions to Esther (Vulgate Esther 10:4-16:24, but see also Esther in the New American Bible)

* Wisdom

* Ben Sira, also called Sirach or Ecclesiasticus

* Baruch, including the Letter of Jeremiah (Additions to Jeremiah in the Septuagint)

* Additions to Daniel

* Song of the Three Children (Vulgate Daniel 3:24-90)

* Story of Susanna (Vulgate Daniel 13, Septuagint prologue)

* The Idol Bel and the Dragon (Vulgate Daniel 14, Septuagint epilogue)

* 1 Maccabees

* 2 Maccabees

* 1 Esdras (also known as 3 Esdras)

* 2 Esdras (also known as 4 Esdras)

* Prayer of Manasses

* Shepherd of Hermas

* Epistle of Barnabas

* Didache.