Canon Status
Not canonical in any tradition.
Date & Provenance
Probably composed in the 3rd–5th century CE. Christian in origin.
Language & Manuscripts
Survives in Greek manuscripts.
Why It Matters for Study
Dialogue between Sedrach and God concerning the nature of repentance, the fate of sinners, and the mercy of God.
" And Sedrach said: O Lord, have mercy on the sinners, for they are your creatures." — Apocalypse of Sedrach (paraphrase)
Read the Text & External Resources
Public-domain translations and scholarly databases where the text can be read online or downloaded.
- " And Sedrach said: O Lord, have mercy on the sinners, for they are your creatures." — Apocalypse of Sedrach (paraphrase) " And Sedrach said: O Lord, have mercy on the sinners, for they are your creatures." — Apocalypse of Sedrach (paraphrase)
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Further Reading
Charlesworth, J. H., ed. The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, vol. 1. Doubleday, 1983.
Apocalypse of Sedrach — Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_of_Sedrach|Background and scholarly discussion.
" And Sedrach said: O Lord, have mercy on the sinners, for they are your creatures." — Apocalypse of Sedrach (paraphrase)