Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha by Charles F. Horne is an extensive collection of ancient texts and literature from the East. The book includes a variety of sacred books and early literature that were not included in the Bible, known as the Apocrypha. These books offer a unique perspective on the history, culture, and beliefs of the ancient world. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different set of texts. It includes books from various religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The texts are presented in their original languages, along with English translations and detailed commentary.The book covers a wide range of topics, including creation stories, religious laws and rituals, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. It also includes stories of famous biblical figures such as Adam and Eve, Noah, and Moses, as well as lesser-known characters.The author, Charles F. Horne, was a renowned scholar of ancient literature and history. He provides insightful commentary throughout the book, offering historical context and analysis of the texts. Overall, Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha is a comprehensive and fascinating collection of ancient texts and literature that sheds light on the religious and cultural beliefs of the ancient world.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.