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050 4 _aBS
100 1 _aJames, M. R.
_q(Montague Rhodes),
_d1862-1936
245 1 0 _aOld Testament legends
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-21
508 _aProduced by David Malcolmson
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aApocryphal books (Old Testament) -- Juvenile literature
653 _aJewish legends -- Juvenile literature
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/oldtestamentlege0000mrja/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15874
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