Using the deuterocanonical books and the Apocrypha to teach the New Testament
In my study, I aim to demonstrate, through two examples, how the study of New Testament texts can become an engaging exercise that enhances our understanding of the author’s thought. By examining the story of the Akedah (31:12–32:13), which holds immense significance in Jewish tradition and a passage from the book of Ben Sirach, I seek to bring us closer to an understanding of the teachings found in the Letter of James and Paul’s writings in 1 Corinthians.