Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive study of the religious literature and sacred texts of the East. The book explores the origins and development of the Apocrypha, a collection of biblical texts that were not included in the official canon of the Bible. Horne discusses the historical and cultural context in which these texts were written, as well as their significance for understanding the religious beliefs and practices of ...
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Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive study of the religious literature and sacred texts of the East. The book explores the origins and development of the Apocrypha, a collection of biblical texts that were not included in the official canon of the Bible. Horne discusses the historical and cultural context in which these texts were written, as well as their significance for understanding the religious beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Apocrypha and its place in the history of biblical scholarship. Horne discusses the various texts that make up the Apocrypha, including the Wisdom of Solomon, the Book of Tobit, and the Gospel of Thomas. He also examines the controversies surrounding the inclusion of these texts in the Bible and the reasons why they were ultimately rejected by the early Christian church.The second part of the book focuses on the early literature of the East, including the sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Horne explores the philosophical and religious ideas that are expressed in these texts, as well as their impact on the development of Eastern spirituality.Overall, Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and the development of sacred texts. Horne's insightful analysis and detailed research provide a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations, and shed light on the enduring significance of these texts for contemporary readers.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.
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