Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Cave of Treasures is a religious and historical text that was translated and edited by E. A. Wallis Budge. The text is believed to have been written in Syriac in the 4th century AD and tells the story of the world from creation to the birth of Jesus Christ. The book is divided into several sections, including the creation of the world, the fall of Adam and Eve, the story of Cain and Abel, and the genealogy of the patriarchs. It also includes accounts of Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel, and the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The book is particularly significant for its portrayal of biblical events from a non-canonical perspective and its inclusion of apocryphal stories and traditions. The Book of the Cave of Treasures has been studied by scholars of early Christianity and is considered an important source for understanding the religious and cultural history of the Middle East.1927. A history of the patriarchs and the kings, their successors from the creation to the crucifixion of Christ. This volume contains a complete translation of the Syriac text of the compendious history of the world from the creation to the crucifixion of our Lord, which is commonly known as the Cave of Treasures.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.
