In the fully revised and expanded edition. Nickelsburg introduces the reader to the broad range of Jewish literature that is not part of either the Bible or the standard rabbinic works. This includes especially the Apocrypha (such as 1 Maccabees), teh Pseudepigrapha (such as 1 Enoch), the Dead Sea Scrolls, the works of Josephus, and works of Philo.

With all the features and graphics of the published books, the CD-Rom also offers a variety of other learning resources, to engage the reader and deepen research and reflection. Fully searchable texts, glossaries hyperlinked from the text, links to additional resources on the Web, chapter summaries, reflection questions, and research guides enhance the usefulness of the texts themselves and extend the readers knowledge and understanding. The widely used Libronix software also allows note taking, bookmarking, highlighting, and advanced searches.

In this fully revised and expanded edition, Nickelsburg introduces the reader to the broad range of Jewish literature that is not part of either the Bible or the standard rabbinic works. This includes especially the Apocrypha (such as 1 Maccabees), the Pseudepigrapha (such as 1 Enoch), the Dead Sea Scrolls, the works of Josephus, and the works of Philo.

This book explores the period from the 160s to 63 B.C.E., when the Maccabees ruled the Jews, up to the publication of the Mishnah in the second century C.E.

Selection of articles and excerpts by George Nickelsburg, with critical responses and Nickelsburg's rejoinders.

A new explanation of the beginnings of Jewish angelology and demonology, drawing on non-canonical writings and Aramaic Dead Sea Scrolls.