The First And Second Book Of Esdras: From The Apocrypha Printed In 1611

The First and Second Book of Esdras is a collection of ancient Jewish texts that have been translated into English and printed in 1611 as part of The Nonesuch Edition. These books are part of the Apocrypha, a group of texts that were not included in the Hebrew Bible but were considered sacred by some early Christian communities. The First Book of Esdras tells the story of the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, while the Second Book of Esdras contains prophecies about the end of the world and the coming of a new age. The Nonesuch Edition is a high-quality printing that includes detailed illustrations and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of these ancient texts. Overall, The First and Second Book of Esdras is a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of early Jewish and Christian communities.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apocrypha, by The Nonesuch Edition . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595676.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.