"The Book of the Cave of Treasures" is a Syriac text that is believed to have been composed in the 4th or 5th century. It contains a compilation of religious teachings, biblical narratives, and legends. The text presents a historical and theological account that spans from the creation of the world to the era of early Christianity.The "Cave of Treasures" is named after the central motif of a hidden cave where Adam and Eve are said to have dwelled after their expulsion from the Garden of Ed...

These are the words or sayings, of various monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt between 250 A.D. and 400 A.D. They cover topics such as love, poverty, fasting, humility, and prayer. Two books of sayings are included and an appendix of questions between monk disciples and their spiritual fathers.

Chapters include: Antiquity of Magical Practices in Egypt; Magical Stones or Amulets; Magical Figures; Magical Pictures and Formulæ, Spells, Etc.; Magical Names; Magical Ceremonies; and, Demoniacal Possession, Dreams, Ghosts, Lucky and Unlucky Days, Horoscopes, Prognostications, Transformations, and the Worship of Animals.

The Literature of Ancient Egypt presents a wide-ranging anthology of Egyptian religious, poetic, didactic, and narrative writings, bringing together hymns, funerary texts, moral instructions, tales, and mythological material from a civilization whose literary record spans millennia. Budge's prose bears the marks of early twentieth-century scholarship: formal, confident, philological, and often reverent toward the sacred imagination of the Nile valley. The book stands within the formative p...

The Kebra Nagast or Glory of Kings is a 14th century Ge'ez language collection of legendary cycles. The text's primary purpose is to establish the legitimacy of the Ethiopian monarchy by claiming a divine connection to King Solomon and the Ark of the Covenant, which is said to be housed in Ethiopia. The Kebra Nagast is a significant cultural and religious document in Ethiopia and has played a crucial role in shaping the country's national identity. With its unique blend of Jewish, Christia...

In "The Literature of Ancient Egypt," E. A. Wallis Budge presents a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian texts, ranging from religious hymns to wisdom literature. This scholarly work is meticulously organized, offering both translations and contextual analyses of key inscriptions and narratives, showcasing the linguistic sophistication and literary merit of the Egyptians. Budge's classic prose not only captures the essence of these ancient works but also situa...

E. A. Wallis Budge's "Babylonian Life and History" offers an illuminating journey into one of the ancient world's most influential civilizations. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Budge brings to life the daily experiences, cultural practices, and historical milestones of Babylon, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this iconic Mesopotamian empire.Budge's work delves into the intricate details of Babylonian society, from the grandeur of its arch...

Noted Egyptologist's careful account, written to counter flurry of misinformation after 1922 discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, of the known facts about the reign of Tutankhamen, the cults of Amen and Aten, and Egyptian monotheism. Over 50 illustrations and hieroglyphic texts of most important hymns to Amen and Aten.

Egyptian mythology is rife with intrigue, wonder and excitement as the gods. Telling of creation, divine struggles between Osiris, Isis, Horus and Set, the journey of the sun as day passes turns to night and the nature of the afterlife and the underworld, these legends were woven through the civilization known for the pharaohs and the pyramids.This collection includes such tales as:• The creation of the world by the sun god Ra• The murder of Osiris by his brother Set

This is a translation of the Kebra Nagast, a tremendous collection of Ethiopian Biblical folklore. The Kebra Nagast tells the legend of the Queen of Sheba's son by King Solomon, Menyelek (also known herein as Bayna-Lehkem and David II). Menyelek engineers a plot to take the Tabernacle of the Law of God (i.e., the Ark of the Covenant) to Ethiopia. This is done at the behest of an Angel of God who predicts the downfall of the kingdom of Solomon.Comitted to writing in the fourteenth ce...

THIS volume contains a complete English translation of the famous Ethiopian work, The "Kebra Nagast," i.e. the "Glory of the Kings [of Ethiopia]." This work has been held in peculiar honour in Abyssinia for several centuries, and throughout that country it has been, and still is, venerated by the people as containing the final proof of their descent from the Hebrew Patriarchs, and of the kinship of their kings of the Solomonic line with Christ, the Son of God. The importance of the book, b...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography and illustrations.Table of ContentsThe Babylonian Legends of the CreationThe Babylonian Story of the Deluge as Told by Assyri...