Bible (WEB) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Book of Tobit

The Book of Tobit is an ancient text found in the Bible's Apocrypha/Deuterocanon. It tells the story of Tobit, a righteous man from the tribe of Naphtali in Israel. Set in Nineveh during the time of Israel's deportation to Assyria, around 721 B.C., Tobit's story was originally written in Aramaic, possibly in Hebrew. It was included in the Greek Septuagint Bible and can be found in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles. This book provides valuable insights into the life of Tobit and his experiences, offering a glimpse into the historical and cultural context of that era. (summary by ancientchristian)