{"product_id":"the-apocalypse-of-ezra-g-h-box-9798898780272","title":"The Apocalypse of Ezra: II Esdras III-XIV, Translated From the Syriac Text, With Brief Annotations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Apocalypse of Ezra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (II Esdras III-XIV) stands as one of the most poignant and complex works of late first-century Jewish literature; offering a rare glimpse into the spiritual crisis of a people grappling with the destruction of the Second Temple\u003c\/em\u003e. The title provides an authoritative window into the \"Seven Visions\" of Ezra; translated from the \u003cstrong\u003eSyriac text\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the prophet mourns the desolation of Zion and questions the justice of the Almighty; the text unfolds a series of intense dialogues with the angel Uriel; ultimately transitioning from deep despair to a grand eschatological hope for the restoration of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title also provides meticulous annotations and the focus on the \u003cstrong\u003eSemitic source traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e; which are essential for understanding the work's original Jewish context before it was absorbed into the Christian Apocrypha. By isolating chapters 3 through 14; the volume highlights the \"Ezra-Apocalypse\" in its most potent form; stripped of later additions. The commentary illuminates the text's intricate symbolism-including the famous Eagle Vision and the Son of Man figure-bridging the gap between ancient apocalypticism and modern biblical criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vital resource for students of \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Temple Judaism\u003c\/strong\u003e; early Christian origins; and the history of biblical manuscripts; this work remains a cornerstone for those researching the development of messianic thought. Whether approached as a historical artifact or a masterpiece of religious poetry; this translation captures the raw emotional power of a community seeking meaning in the wake of national catastrophe. It serves as an indispensable tool for examining the transition from prophetic to apocalyptic modes of revelation in the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e G. H. Box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798898780272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Martino Fine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"G. H. Box","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437639315711,"sku":"9798898780272","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cc50ec2e-bd2b-4ebe-8e3d-cd8790485b21.jpg?v=1777163086","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-apocalypse-of-ezra-g-h-box-9798898780272","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}