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Apocrypha for Beginners with Dr. Brandon Hawk
Faith Adjacent
The Importance of Apocryphal Texts
This chapter explores the historical context of the Jewish people and their relationship with the temple, highlighting the impact of various empires on their scattering and the challenges they faced in practicing their religion outside of Israel. It emphasizes the importance of apocryphal texts in understanding early Judaism, such as the story of Hanukkah in Maccabees. It also discusses how different Christian denominations have varying opinions on the inclusion of these books in their canon.
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