The apocryphal
What does the Catholic church call these works
Deuterocanonical, or 2nd Canon. b/c their authority was recognized
Judith
Historical Novella: literary genre in which the ultimate intent is not to provide historical accurately, but to make a theological point.
Vulgate
Latin translation of the Bible widely used in the Medieval Era
Wisdom of Solomon
Not written by Solomon, Theme: Jewish wisdom is superior to Greek Philosphy
Apocryphal
Rejected by the Jews, retained by early Christians
Martin Luther
rejects the Apocrypha b/c the old Testament is the Jewish story, and the Jews rejected the Apocrypha