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Tag: Apocrypha

These Are the Books that Almost Made It Into the Bible: Meet the Antilegomena, Part II

The antilegomena are books whose authenticity was "disputed" by the rabbis and church fathers. Here's a look at the ones that were rejected from the Bible.

What Is the Septuagint? Discover the World’s First Bible Translation

The Septuagint is a Greek translation of the Old Testament from the third century BC. Here’s how it influenced early Christianity — and where it’s still in use today.

Are There Books Missing from the Bible? The Truth About the ‘Lost Books’

The Bible mentions dozens of books not included in today's canon. Here are the different types of "lost books" that didn’t make it in — and why.

The Bible’s Table of Contents: The Books of the Bible in Order [With Apocrypha] 

A quick guide to the books of the Bible in different traditions — and how to read the Bible chronologically (it’s not as simple as you might think!).

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bible Verses and Chapters 

Calculating the number of chapters and verses in the Bible isn’t as simple as it sounds — but we’ve got you covered. Here’s how many there are, where they came from, and more.

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