Publisher's Synopsis
Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha is a comprehensive book by Charles F. Horne that explores the religious texts and literature of the East. The book delves into the Biblical Apocrypha, which refers to a collection of writings that were excluded from the Bible canon. Horne provides a detailed analysis of these texts and their significance in the history of religion and literature.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the Apocrypha, the different versions of the texts, and their influence on various religious traditions. Horne also examines the literary style and structure of the Apocrypha, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were written.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the Apocrypha. These sections include The Old Testament Apocrypha, The New Testament Apocrypha, The Apocryphal Gospels, and The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles. Horne provides translations of some of the most important texts, such as The Book of Enoch and The Gospel of Thomas.Overall, Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and literature. Horne's detailed analysis and translations of the Apocrypha provide valuable insights into the development of religious traditions and the evolution of literary styles.Chief Writings which have Sought and Been Denied Admission to the Bible; The Lives of Adam and Eve; Apocalypse of Moses; Slavonic Book of Eve; Great Prophetic Book of Enoch; Lost Books of Noah; Apocalypse of Baruch; Story of Ahikar; Gospels of Christ's Childhood; An Arabic Gospel of the Infancy; Gospels of Nicodemus; Bibliography and more!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.
