| Apocalypse of Baruch and the Assumption of Moses Contributor(s): Charles, R. H. (Translator), Ferrar, William J. (Translator), Gilbert, R. A. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 157863363X ISBN-13: 9781578633630 Publisher: Weiser Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Early in the 20th century, R.H. Charles translated and edited a series of apocryphal texts, which included Baruch's direct conversations with God that Baruch had in a series of visions during the time of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. These conversations produced predictions for the end times. Of particular note is the apocalypse when the Messiah appears again on earth. This alternate tale of the apocalypse inspires hope - evil is punished, condemned to hell and cast off the earth, while those "left behind" are actually the righteous who will enjoy, literally, heaven on earth. Also included in this edition is The Assumption of Moses, an apocryphal fragment noted to have influenced other descriptions of the apocalypse included in the Bible. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Eschatology - Body, Mind & Spirit | Prophecy - Body, Mind & Spirit | Spiritualism - General |
| Dewey: 229 |
| LCCN: 2007271548 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.68" W x 7.32" (0.23 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is no longer news that the texts that became the official Bible excluded apocryphal books, in many cases because they didn't serve the worldview of the ruling classes. Early in the 20th century, R. H. Charles translated and edited a series of these texts. In 2003, we published The Book of Enoch, apocrypha describing the hierarchy of angels and demons. Now we are pleased to publish this significant endtimes text. Writing at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 ad, Baruch converses directly with God in a series of visions. The fall of Jerusalem is given as part of a larger endoftheworld scenario. Baruch then receives prophecy: periods of light and darkness shall come, symbolized by rains bright and black, corresponding to alternating times when humanity lives in peace and harmony, then dark periods when evil reigns. Of particular note is the apocalypse when the Messiah appears again on earth. This alternate tale of the apocalypse inspires hope evil is punished, condemned to hell and cast off the earth, while those left behind are actually the righteous who will enjoy, literally, heaven on earth. Obviously a differing view from the currently invogue idea of rapture. Also included in this edition is The Assumption of Moses, an apocryphal fragment noted to have influenced other descriptions of the apocalypse included in the Bible. For at the heights of the world they shall dwell, And they shall be made like unto the angels, And be made equal to the stars, And they shall be changed into every form they desire, From beauty into loveliness, And from that light into the splendour of glory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Charles, R. H.: - R.H. Charles was a noted theologian and scholar with many of his reference works remaining in print today and still of superlative scholarly value. His book, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament in English remains a relevant work due mainly to his superior editorial skills. He died in 1931. Gilbert, R. A.: - R.A. Gilbert is an esoteric scholar and antiquarian bookseller who lives in Bristol, England. |