Baralam and Yewasef: The Ethiopic Version of a Christianized Recension of the Legend of the Buddha and the Bodhisattva (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432626235)

Baralam and Yewasef is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that presents the Ethiopic version of a Christianized retelling of the legend of the Buddha and the Bodhisattva. The book is a translation of an ancient Ethiopian text that tells the story of two brothers, Baralam and Yewasef, who are sent on a mission to convert the people of India to Christianity. Along the way, they encounter the Buddha and the Bodhisattva, and engage in a series of debates and discussions with them about the nature of religion, morality, and spirituality. The book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of Christianity and Buddhism, and provides insights into the religious and cultural history of Ethiopia and India. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in comparative religion, history, or philosophy.1923. Budge, of the British Museum, is considered to be one of the foremost Egyptologists of the 20th Century. The object of this work is to put into the hands of those who are interested in the spiritual romance of Barlaam and Ioasaph, as it is commonly called, the complete Ethiopic text of the Christianized version of this remarkable work, together with an English translation of the same. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: E. a. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 143262623X
ISBN-13: 9781432626235
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 620
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d