The Forgotten Books of Eden (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162564937)

The Forgotten Books of Eden is a collection of ancient texts that were excluded from the Bible. The book is compiled and edited by Rutherford H. Platt and contains various stories and legends that were believed to have been written between the Old and New Testaments. The texts included in the book provide insights into the beliefs and practices of early Judaism and Christianity. The stories range from the creation of the world to the life of Adam and Eve after their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The book also includes the Book of Enoch, which is one of the most important apocryphal texts in the history of Judaism and Christianity. The Forgotten Books of Eden is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the Bible and the beliefs of early Judaism and Christianity.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
ISBN-10: 1162564938
ISBN-13: 9781162564937
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.60d