Old Testament legends : being stories out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament

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Old Testament legends : being stories out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament

by M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

EN·~3 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

OLD TESTAMENT LEGENDS - BEING STORIES OUT OF SOME OF THE LESS-KNOWN APOCRYPHAL BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT BY M. R. JAMES, LITT.D. PROVOST OF KING'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

0:31

PREFACE

19:13

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:34

OLD TESTAMENT LEGENDS - ADAM

14:36

THE DEATH OF ADAM AND EVE

5:08

THE DEATH OF ADAM AND EVE

5:16

ABRAHAM

27:56

THE STORY OF ASENETH, JOSEPH'S WIFE - I

11:11

II

14:51

III

13:10
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In this quietly captivating collection, listeners are taken on a journey through the shadowy corners of ancient scripture. The narrator gently introduces the concept of the Apocrypha, explaining how some works were once read alongside canonical texts while others lingered on the fringe. Each tale, drawn from long‑forgotten scrolls, offers a fresh glimpse of the world that shaped the Old Testament’s familiar narratives.

The preface sets the tone, teasing the blend of history, legend, and theological curiosity that defines the volume. With clear, conversational commentary, the guide helps you navigate spurious attributions and fabulous stories, inviting you to imagine the voices that once whispered these legends in early churches. Beautiful illustrations accompany the storytelling, enriching the listening experience without giving away the later twists.

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Old Testament legends : being stories out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament Being stories out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament

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en

Duration

~3 hours (187K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 21, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

1862–1936

Best known for shaping the classic English ghost story, this scholar-writer mixed quiet old libraries, ancient secrets, and a talent for unsettling detail. His tales still feel elegant, eerie, and surprisingly modern.

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