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Old and New Testaments, the Deuterocanon, manuscripts and study tools

Deuterocanon / Apocrypha 15 Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Maccabees

  • 1 Esdras

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature1ES

    1 Esdras, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    9 chapters · 448 passages Read

  • 1 Maccabees

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature1MA

    1 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 924 passages Read

  • 2 Esdras

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature2ES

    2 Esdras (resolved exactly from 4 Ezra and related Latin naming traditions), cataloged as a distinct ancient witness and never substituted with canonical Ezra.

    16 chapters · 1,748 passages Read

  • 2 Maccabees

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature2MA

    2 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    15 chapters · 555 passages Read

  • Baruch

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureBAR

    Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 213 passages Read

  • Bel and the Dragon

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureBEL

    Bel and the Dragon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 42 passages Read

  • Esther (Greek)

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureESG

    Esther (Greek), cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 105 passages Read

  • Judith

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureJDT

    Judith, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 339 passages Read

  • Prayer of Manasses

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureMAN

    Prayer of Manasses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 15 passages Read

  • Sirach

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureSIR

    Sirach, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    51 chapters · 1,393 passages Read

  • Song of the Three Holy Children

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature

    Song of the Three Holy Children, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 68 passages Read

  • Susanna

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureSUS

    Susanna, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 64 passages Read

  • The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament — Vol. I

    English

    1,410 chapters · 1,410 passages Read

  • Tobit

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureTOB

    Tobit, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    14 chapters · 244 passages Read

  • Wisdom of Solomon

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureWIS

    Wisdom of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    19 chapters · 436 passages Read

Lost & Hidden Scriptures 49 works

Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha 39 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses

  • 1 Enoch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    1 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    108 chapters · 216 passages Read

  • 2 Baruch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    2 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    202 chapters · 202 passages Read

  • 2 Enoch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    2 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    169 chapters · 169 passages Read

  • 3 Baruch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    3 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • 3 Maccabees

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    3 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 228 passages Read

  • 4 Maccabees

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    4 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 483 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Abraham

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    An ancient Jewish apocalypse expanding Abraham traditions, preserved completely in Slavonic and centered on idolatry, ascent, Azazel, heavenly worship, covenant history, judgment, and restoration.

    32 chapters · 32 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Elijah Traditions (Earlier / Patristic References)

    Uncertain; references and proposed relationships involve Greek and later transmissionAncient tradition; identity and relationship to surviving works are debated

    A research record for ancient references to an Apocalypse of Elijah and proposed earlier Elijah-apocalypse traditions. This record is intentionally distinct from the extant Coptic Apocalypse…

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Moses — Greek Life of Adam and Eve

    Greek / Latin / Armenian / GeorgianAncient / late antique transmission

    The Greek textual form of the Life of Adam and Eve tradition, conventionally called the Apocalypse of Moses. It is not the same work as the…

    43 chapters · 43 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius

    Syriac / Greek / LatinSeventh centuryOriginal language only

    A historical apocalypse concerning empires, tribulation, and final deliverance.

    38 chapters · 38 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Sedrach

    GreekLate antique

    A dialogue about mercy, repentance, death, and judgment.

    16 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Zephaniah

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Apocalypse of Zephaniah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

  • Ascension of Isaiah

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    An eleven-chapter composite apocalypse transmitted fully in Ethiopic, with additional Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Slavonic witnesses. Chapters 1–5 preserve the martyrdom framework and a Hezekiah apocalypse;…

    11 chapters · 592 passages Read

  • Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

    Latin transmissionFirst century traditions

    A rewritten narrative from Adam through Saul with speeches, prayers, and interpretive expansions.

    278 chapters · 278 passages Read

  • Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    278 chapters · 278 passages Read

  • Book of Eldad and Modad

    UnknownAncient; fragmentary citations

    A lost prophetic work associated with Eldad and Medad; surviving only in quotations and notices.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

  • Book of Jubilees

    Geʽez; Hebrew fragmentsSecond Temple period

    A retelling and expansion of Genesis and early Exodus arranged by jubilees.

    50 chapters · 51 passages Read

  • Cave of Treasures

    SyriacLate antique

    A sacred-history narrative from creation to Christ, preserving chronology and typological traditions.

    112 chapters · 112 passages Read

  • Greek Apocalypse of Ezra

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Greek Apocalypse of Ezra, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 3 passages Read

  • History of the Rechabites

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    History of the Rechabites, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    22 chapters · 22 passages Read

  • Jannes and Jambres

    Greek / Coptic / Latin fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary tradition concerning the Egyptian magicians opposed to Moses.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Joseph and Aseneth

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Joseph and Aseneth, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    80 chapters · 80 passages Read

  • Ladder of Jacob

    Slavonic transmissionAncient / late antique transmission

    A vision of Jacob's ladder, angelic interpretation, kingdoms, and future deliverance.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Later Apocalypse of John

    GreekLate antique / medieval

    A question-and-answer apocalypse attributed to John, distinct from canonical Revelation.

    1 chapter · 24 passages Read

  • Letter of Aristeas

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Letter of Aristeas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    68 chapters · 170 passages Read

  • Life of Adam and Eve — Latin Vita

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    The Latin textual form of the Adam and Eve literature, cataloged separately from the Greek Apocalypse of Moses.

    49 chapters · 49 passages Read

  • Prayer of Joseph

    Greek fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary work in which Jacob speaks of an exalted angelic identity and conflict.

    11 chapters · 11 passages Read

  • Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 15 passages Read

  • Psalms of Solomon

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Psalms of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    48 chapters · 48 passages Read

  • Revelation of Ezra

    GreekLate antique

    An Ezra apocalypse concerning death, judgment, and divine mysteries.

    1 chapter · 3 passages Read

  • Sibylline Oracles

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Sibylline Oracles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    39 chapters · 39 passages Read

  • Testament of Abraham

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Abraham, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    35 chapters · 35 passages Read

  • Testament of Isaac

    Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

    A testamentary work concerning Isaac's death, heavenly journey, judgment, and instruction.

    19 chapters · 19 passages Read

  • Testament of Jacob

    Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

    A testamentary narrative concerning Jacob, death, angels, and heavenly mysteries.

    14 chapters · 14 passages Read

  • Testament of Job

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Job, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

  • Testament of Job

    Greek / Coptic / SlavonicAncient

    A retelling of Job emphasizing endurance, heavenly worship, and eschatological hope.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

  • Testament of Moses

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Moses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    12 chapters · 24 passages Read

  • Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Twelve testamentary discourses attributed to the sons of Jacob, combining ethical exhortation, vice and virtue teaching, priestly and royal traditions, and eschatological material.

    12 chapters · 24 passages Read

  • The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament — Vol. II

    English

    1,879 chapters · 1,879 passages Read

Dead Sea Scrolls & Qumran 10 Rules, hymns and scrolls from the Judean desert

  • Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    2 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Book of Giants

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Book of Giants, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    17 chapters · 81 passages Read

  • Community Rule — 1QS

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Community Rule — 1QS, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    12 chapters · 284 passages Read

  • Damascus Document

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple period

    Damascus Document, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    18 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 780 passages Read

  • Instruction — 4QInstruction

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Instruction — 4QInstruction, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 140 passages Read

  • Melchizedek — 11Q13

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Melchizedek — 11Q13, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    10 chapters · 76 passages Read

  • Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    16 chapters · 103 passages Read

  • Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    4 chapters · 39 passages Read

  • Temple Scroll — 11Q19

    HebrewSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    The best-preserved copy of the Temple Scroll, a large legal and temple-focused composition from Qumran.

    66 chapters · 1,071 passages Read

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