Old Testament Legends

audiobook

Old Testament Legends

by M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Full title

Old Testament Legends Being stories out of some of the less-known apocryphal books of the Old Testament

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (187K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-05-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

1862–1936

Best known for turning the ghost story into something quiet, clever, and deeply unsettling, this English writer was also a leading medieval scholar. His tales often begin in libraries, churches, and old colleges before slipping into real dread.

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