The Forgotten Books of Eden

The Forgotten Books of Eden is a collection of ancient texts that were excluded from the Bible. Compiled and edited by Rutherford H. Platt, this book contains a variety of stories, legends, and myths that were written by early Jewish and Christian authors. Some of the texts included in this collection are The First Book of Adam and Eve, The Second Book of Adam and Eve, The Book of the Secrets of Enoch, The Book of Jubilees, and The Apocalypse of Moses. These texts provide insight into the beliefs and practices of early Jewish and Christian communities, as well as their understanding of creation, the fall of humanity, and the afterlife. The Forgotten Books of Eden is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of religion and the Bible.Contains many Scarce Writings Giving Mankind's Early Pictures of the Past and Hopes for the Future that have Survived the Devastation of the Centuries. Translated from Manuscripts of the Pseudepigraphal Group and this Collection Published now for the First Time for the Information and Enjoyment of the Layman, with Notes Suggesting the Human Interest inherent in these Pages of Fundamental Wisdom and Beauty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rutherford H. Platt
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9781161353914

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