"One of the great rewards of biblical study is an increased awareness of the historical and cultural setting in which the Scriptures were written. In
The Apocrypha: The Lutheran Edition with Notes, Editor Engelbrecht and his team of contributors have provided an attractive and accessible overview of one of the most interesting periods in the Bible's history, namely, the Intertestamental or Second Temple Period. It was during this time that the Old Testament was completed and the New Testament was on the threshold of emerging. Succinct introductions with helpful maps and diagrams enrich the presentation. A distinctive strength is the churchly and confessional assessment from a Lutheran perspective that provides a framework for the historical material—a significant contribution that lifts the reader beyond the merely academic."
Dr. Dean O. Wenthe, M.Div., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.; THM., Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N. J.; M.A., PhD., (Hebrew Scriptures, Judaica, New Testament) University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; General Editor, Concordia Commentary (Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo.); Professor and President Emeritus, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Curious. What is the status of the ESV Apocrypha in terms of intellectual property? Does the National Council of Churches of Christ receive royalties for it?
ReplyDeleteWe sought permission for use of the translation from Oxford University Press. Perhaps if you contact them, they can tell you more about the rights to their translation.
ReplyDeleteI am curious too. Would you mind sharing what P. S. H. stands for? I usually ask those commenting to share their real names. Thanks in advance.