02192cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500260016126400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800330040452011850043753400450162265300600166765300420172785600660176985600430183515874UtSlPG20260610133355.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aJames, M. R.q(Montague Rhodes),d1862-193610aOld Testament legends 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-21  aProduced by David Malcolmson  a"Old Testament Legends" by M. R. James is a collection of apocryphal stories drawn from lesser-known books of the Old Testament, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the narratives surrounding biblical figures such as Adam, Abraham, and others, exploring their lives and events in a creative and mythical reinterpretation. The collection brings to life tales that expand on the canonical stories found in the Bible, offering readers new insights into these ancient characters and their relationships with God."  "At the start of the book, the author discusses the concept of apocryphal texts, explaining their role in Jewish and early Christian traditions. He highlights stories that exist outside the canonical Scriptures, such as those derived from the "Conflict of Adam and Eve" and the "Revelation of Moses," revealing events like Adam and Eve's hardships after their expulsion from Eden and their encounters with Satan. James sets up a framework for the book by noting the importance of these legends and outlining themes of repentance, faith, and divine interaction characteristic of these early narratives." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aApocryphal books (Old Testament) -- Juvenile literature  aJewish legends -- Juvenile literature4 uhttps://archive.org/details/oldtestamentlege0000mrja/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15874