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Term used for writings which amplify, modify, or in some other way revise existing
books of the OT, thus making them more relevant or acceptable to a later generation
of readers. Thus 1 and 2 Chronicles go over the books of Samuel and Kings from a
post-exilic standpoint, which is primarily to enhance the standing of David. Ecclus.
[= Sir.] 44–9 rewrites much biblical material to emphasize the dignity of the
priesthood; the book of Jubilees in the 2nd cent. BCE supplements the narratives in
Genesis about Noah and Abraham and revises the OT chronology; the Temple
Scroll from Qumran contains instructions about worship not contained in the OT.
The Jewish Book of Biblical Antiquities of the 1st cent. CE contains additional psalms
and affirms a doctrine of resurrection. Josephus' Antiquities (94 CE) rewrites much
of the history, as do the targums for use in the synagogues.