The Study of the Apocrypha by the Preacher

Authors

H. H. Kumick, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

12-1-1936

Document Type

Article

Keywords

apocrypha, non-inspired, literature, solomon, antiochus, babylon, jewish history

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Luther had a better appreciation of the apocryphal writings of the Old Testament than the English translation. He carefully translated them and appended them to the Old Testament canon. He did more than that. He recommended these strange and non-inspired books, which have no place in the Old Testament Bible, as "useful reading." To-day these writings have almost come to be regarded as obsolete in our circles. Many of our children have never seen them; we pastors scarcely find time to read them occasionally.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Kings 11:6, 11; Ezra 2:64; Romans 3:20; Romans 3:28; Galatians 3:2;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Kumick, H. H. (1936) "The Study of the Apocrypha by the Preacher," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 7, Article 105.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol7/iss1/105