num_pages: 288
description: The Forgotten Books of Eden is a collection of ancient texts that were excluded from the Bible. This book, compiled by Rutherford H. Platt, contains various stories and legends that were not included in the canonical scriptures. These texts were written in various languages, including Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and were discovered in the 19th and 20th centuries. The stories in this book cover a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the fall of man, the lives of Adam and Eve, and the lives of various biblical figures such as Enoch and Noah. The Forgotten Books of Eden also includes apocalyptic texts, such as the Book of Jubilees and the Apocalypse of Moses, which offer insights into early Jewish and Christian beliefs about the end of the world. This book provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient religious texts and offers a unique perspective on the stories that have shaped Western civilization.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.
language: English
title: Forgotten Books of Eden
titlecomplete: Forgotten Books of Eden
genres: Reference, Christianity, Religion, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 102
publisher: Kessinger Publishing