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The Apocrypha refer to texts which are left out of officially sanctioned versions ('canon') of the Bible. The term means 'things hidden away,' which implies secret or esoteric literature. However, none of these texts were ever considered secret.
In some Protestant Bibles, they are placed between the New and Old Testament. In the Roman Catholic Bibles the books are interspersed with the rest of the text. In this case they are also called 'Deuterocanonical', which means 'secondary canon.' The books on this page are all Deuterocanonical.
Originally posted by jhill76
My biggest question is why do people not mention these books or not preach upon them?
Apocrypha: Secret or hidden.
By this word is generally meant those sacred books of the Jewish people which were not included in the Hebrew Bible (see Canon). They are valuable as forming a link connecting the Old and New Testaments, and are regarded in the church as useful reading, although not all the books are of equal value. They are the subject of a revelation recorded in D&C 91, in which it is stated that the contents are mostly correct, but with many interpolations by man.
Originally posted by screamo
reply to post by jhill76
a monumental book such as Enoch's was left out cause it was laced with the corruptions of man. The original text was altered so if you aren't reading with the Spirit than you could easily and unknowingly be swayed into believing something that isn't full and pure of truth
corruption: like the angels offspring or man as in todays man.
Originally posted by nofnak
So the peaple who penned the bible were inspired by god who basily told them what to write.
Originally posted by nofnak
But king james had the bible arranged to suit his cause.
Originally posted by nofnak
Remember he was bisexual.
Originally posted by xianh
All things that the church at the time didnt think was true or were heretical.