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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Enoch's apocryphal work from the 2nd century B.C. introduced such
concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgement. It
exercised a powerful influence on early Christians, particularly
the Gnostics. This title offers the definitive translation.
The Book of Enoch is an invaluable resource for all who are
interested in the origins of Christianity. It was known and used by
the earliest churches and sheds light on many concepts found in the
New Testament, such as demonology, future judgment, the Messiah and
the Messianic Kingdom, the title 'Son of Man' and the resurrection.
This new edition of R. H. Charles's classic translation includes a
substantial new introduction by Paula Gooder.
'The Book of Enoch the Prophet' is the oldest known mystical
document in existence, dating back to the second century BCE. It
reveals a vision of a new age of heaven on earth that figures in
esoteric and occult practices.
An Unabridged, Unaltered Edition of The Book of Jubilees or 'The
Little Genesis, ' From The Ethiopic Text, Comprising All Notes,
Both Indices and Detailed Footnotes with Original Greek and Hebrew,
To Include a Comprehensive (80 Page) Introduction.
The Book of Enoch: A Work of Visionary Revelation and Prophecy,
Revealing Divine Secrets and Fantastic Information about Creation,
Salvation, Heaven and Hell, translated by R.H. Charles. This was
one of the most important books in early Christianity and used
widely. Charles, the translator, said, "the influence of I Enoch on
the New Testament has been greater than that of all the other
apocryphal and pseudepigraphical books put together."
The Book of Jubilees, or, as it is sometimes called, "the little
Genesis," purports to be a revelation given by God to Moses through
the medium of an angel, and containing a history, divided up into
jubilee-periods of forty-nine years, from the creation to the
coming of Moses. Though the actual narrative of events is only
carried down to the birth and early career of Moses, its author
envisages the events of a later time, and in particular certain
events of special interest at the time when he wrote, which was
probably in the latter years of the second century B.C., perhaps in
the reign of the Maccabean prince John Hyrcanus. Though
distinguished from the Pentateuch proper, it presupposes and
supplements the latter. The actual narrative embraces material
contained in the whole of Genesis and part of Exodus. But the legal
regulations given presuppose other parts of the Pentateuch,
especially the so-called "Priest's Code," and certain details in
the narrative are probably intended to apply to events that
occurred in the author's own time, the latter years of the second
century B.C. The author himself seems to have contemplated the
speedy inauguration of the Messianic Age, and in this respect his
point of view is similar to that of the Apocalyptic writers. But
his work, though it contains one or two passages of an apocalyptic
character, is quite unlike the typical apocalypses. It is largely
narrative based upon the historical narratives in Genesis and
Exodus, interspersed with legends, and emphasizing certain legal
practices. But his main object was to inculcate a reform in the
regulation of the calendar and festivals, in place of the
intercalated lunar calendar, which he condemns in the strongest
language. He proposes to substitute for this a solar calendar
consisting of 12 months and containing 364 days. Wilder
Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to
order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while
greatly reducing our impact on the environment.
The Book of the Secrets of Enoch is a classic title edited by R.H.
Charles and translated by W.R. Morfill, which is an important
apocalyptic writing which delves into the early origins of
Christianity. Only known in Russia for over 1200 years, it was
originally in the slavonic language but is now presented here in
this english edition, published first in english in the later 19th
century. This is an important work for scholars and patrons of
christianity and specifically of apocalyptic works.
The Book of Jubilees is an early ancient Jewish religious work, and
translated by English biblical scholar and theologian, R. H.
Charles. It was considered an important work for early Christian
writers, and was also suppressed to the extent that no Latin or
Greek versions survived. Once a part of the Jewish midrash, it is
still used widely by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The Book of
Jubilees is highly recommended for those who are interested in
early Christian and Jewish writings, and also those who are
interested in the publications translated by R. H. Charles.
These books cannot fail to be of interest to students of
apocalyptic literature and of the origins of Christianity. It is
with a view to help such that this book has been made available.
Until the publication of this book, the Secrets of Enoch were
previously known only in Russia. The Apocalypse of Baruch
constitutes the last noble utterance of Judaism before it plunged
into the dark and oppressive years following the destruction of
Jerusalem. These two classics in apocryphal literature are now
available once again to the general public in this combined edition
from the Apocryphile Press.
The most esteemed body of books left out of the Bible, the Old
Testament Apocrypha is of interest to historians, religious
scholars, and ordinary laypeople alike. For more than 70 years this
version, edited by R.H. Charles, has been the definitive critical
edition. Out of print for years, Apocryphile Press is proud to make
it available once more to scholars and the curious.
Of all the books left out of the Bible, only the Apocrypha rivals
the Pseudepigrapha in popularity and importance. This edition of
the Pseudepigrapha was edited by R. H. Charles and was the
definitive critical edition for over 70 years.
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