Some Christians consider the Apocrypha the “hidden books of the Bible.” Episcopalians recognize these books as canonical, meaning they appear in the Episcopal Bible. Learn more about the Apochora. The recommended Bibles to use are the NRSV New Interpreters Annotated and the New Oxford NRSV Annotated.  The accompanying book is The Apocrypha Study Guide

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Schedule

Wednesday, May 6

• Topic: Historical Narratives
• Books covered: 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees
• Video Introduction (Embed the video)
  • 1 Maccabees
  • 2 Maccabees
• Discussion Questions:
  • How does 1 Maccabees depict God’s intervention in human affairs?
  • What role does divine providence play in the success of the Maccabean revolt?
  • How do the Maccabees show their faith in God?
  • What does 2 Maccabees teach about the resurrection and afterlife?
  • What is the significance of the martyrdom in 2 Maccabees?
  • How is God depicted in 2 Maccabees?

Wednesday, May 13

• Topic: Prayer and Devotion
• Books Covered: Prayer of Manasseh, Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jews
• Video Introduction (Embed the video)

Wednesday, May 20

• Topic: Women in Scripture
• Books Covered: Judith, Susanna
• Video Introduction (Embed the video)
  • Judith

Wednesday, May 27

• Topic: Apocalyptic Visions
• Books Covered: 2 Esdras, Baruch
• Video Introduction (Embed the video)
  • Baruch