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Septuagint & Deuterocanonical Wisdom • 18 Canonical Books
The Orthodox Bible (Septuagint): Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Tobit & Maccabees
Explore all 18 Deuterocanonical and Septuagint Wisdom and Historical books of the Orthodox Bible—from the Wisdom of Solomon and Sirach to Tobit, 1 Esdras, and the Prayer of Manasseh.
Septuagint Wisdom Canon • 19 Chapters
8 Verses
Wisdom of Solomon: The Radiance of Eternal Light
Celebrates Divine Wisdom (Sophia) as 'a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty... a spotless mirror of the working of God' (Wisdom 7:25–26), proclaiming that 'the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God' (3:1).
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Septuagint Wisdom Canon • 51 Chapters
8 Verses
Wisdom of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus): Friendship, Humility & Medicine
Ben Sira's encyclopedic ethical treatise praising faithful friendship ('A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure', 6:14), humility, honoring physicians (38:1), and the Hymn in Praise of the Ancestors (Ch. 44).
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Septuagint Historical Canon • 14 Chapters
8 Verses
Book of Tobit: Almsgiving, Raphael's Counsel & Family Devotion
The story of Tobit, Sarah, Tobias, and the Archangel Raphael, teaching the Golden Rule in negative form ('What you hate, do not do to anyone', 4:15) and the power of prayer and charity.
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Septuagint Historical Canon • 16 Chapters
8 Verses
Book of Judith: Courage, Faith & Deliverance
Judith's fearless counsel to the elders of Bethulia and her hymn of thanksgiving praising the Lord who breaks wars and exalts the humble.
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Septuagint Prophetic Canon • 5 Chapters
8 Verses
Book of Baruch: Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?
Contains the majestic poem on Divine Wisdom (Baruch 3:9–37) and the consolation of Jerusalem ('Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height and look toward the east', 5:5).
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Septuagint Historical Canon • 16 Chapters
8 Verses
1 Maccabees: Perseverance & Conscience
Mattathias's parting charge to his sons to remember the deeds of the ancestors and remain steadfast in covenant integrity through trials.
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Septuagint Historical Canon • 15 Chapters
8 Verses
2 Maccabees: Resurrection Hope & Moral Courage
Chronicles the fidelity of Eleazar and the seven brothers, expressing foundational hope in bodily resurrection and prayer for the departed.
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Eastern Orthodox Anagignoskomena • 7 Chapters
8 Verses
3 Maccabees: Deliverance & Providence
Simon's prayer at the sanctuary in Jerusalem and Eleazar's petition for divine protection of the innocent in Alexandria.
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Eastern Orthodox Appendix • 18 Chapters
8 Verses
4 Maccabees: Philosophical Reason as Master of the Passions
A classic synthesis of Greek philosophical ethics and biblical piety examining how devout reason (Logismos) governs anger, fear, and pain through the four cardinal virtues.
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Septuagint Historical Canon • 9 Chapters
8 Verses
1 Esdras (Greek Ezra): Truth Is Great and Strongest Above All
Contains the famous contest of the three bodyguards before King Darius culminating in Zerubbabel's speech: 'Great is Truth, and mighty above all things (Magna est veritas et praevalet)' (1 Esdras 4:41).
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Eastern Orthodox Ode Canon • 15 Verses
8 Verses
Prayer of Manasseh: Penitence & Boundless Mercy
One of antiquity's most moving penitential prayers, marveling at the immeasurable mercy of God toward the contrite heart.
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Septuagint Psalter • Canonical Orthodox Psalm
8 Verses
Psalm 151: David's Septuagint Hymn
Preserved in the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls: 'I was small among my brothers, and youngest in my father's house; my hands made a harp, and my fingers fashioned a lyre.'
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Septuagint Canon • Chapters A–F
8 Verses
Additions to Esther (Greek Esther): Mordecai's & Esther's Prayers
Restores the heartfelt prayers of Mordecai and Queen Esther before approaching the throne, placing trust in the Helper of the solitary.
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Septuagint Daniel 3 • Liturgical Canticle
8 Verses
Song of the Three Holy Children (Benedicite): All Creation Bless the Lord
Azariah's prayer and the cosmic hymn of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah calling upon sun, moon, stars, rain, winds, mountains, and humble hearts to bless the Lord.
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Septuagint Daniel 13 • Wisdom Narrative
8 Verses
History of Susanna: Judicial Integrity & Innocence Vindicated
How young Daniel cross-examined the corrupt elders to rescue innocent Susanna, establishing a landmark precedent for evidentiary cross-examination.
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Septuagint Daniel 14 • Wisdom Narrative
8 Verses
Bel and the Dragon: Discernment Over Idolatry
Daniel's demonstration of critical reasoning and Habakkuk's solidarity with Daniel in the lions' den.
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Septuagint Prophetic Canon • Baruch 6
8 Verses
Epistle of Jeremiah: Living Spirit vs. Lifeless Idols
A sharp philosophical critique of superstition, urging exiles to revere the living Creator alone.
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Eastern Orthodox Liturgical Scripture
8 Verses
Liturgical Odes & Orthodox Wisdom Anthology
Scriptural canticles of the Orthodox Psalter—from the Ode of Moses and Hannah to the Magnificat and Beatitudes.
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Comparative Sacred Scripture Library