The two books contained in this volume are considered by many scholars to be part of the "Pseudepigrapha" and form part of “The Forgotten Books of Eden” edited by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr. These books are a written account of what happened to Adam and Eve in the days of after they were cast out of the Garden of Eden.The First Book of Adam and Eve details the life and times of Adam and Eve in the period immediately following their expulsion from the Garden of Eden to the time that Ca...

First published in 1910 by Johnson Smith & Company, "The Book of Forbidden Knowledge" is one of a number of manuscripts crafted towards the end of the 1800s well into the 1920s containing material related to all aspects of the occult; mesmerism, ceremonial magic, the black arts, talismans, and more. What is interesting, here, is that all of the above and more are contained in one work, instead of separately.Speaking of everything from fortune telling to folk healing, "The ...

The Cloud of Unknowing (Middle English: The Cloude of Unknowyng) is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide on contemplative prayer in the late Middle Ages. The underlying message of this work proposes that the only way to truly "know" God is to abandon all preconceived notions and beliefs or “knowledge” about God and be courageous enough to surrender your mind and ego to the realm of "unknowin...

The Simon Necronomicon is a purported grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as 'Simon'. Materials presented in the book are a blend of ancient Middle Eastern mythological elements, with allusions to the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Aleister Crowley, woven together with a story about a man known as the 'Mad Arab'. Much of the book is a collection of magic rituals and conjurations. Many incantations and seals are described. Most of these are ...

The term "Apocrypha" refers to a collection of ancient texts that are not included in the canonical versions of the Hebrew Bible but are found in certain versions of the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures) and are recognized by some Christian denominations. The Apocrypha includes a variety of writings, such as Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees, among others.The texts in the Apocrypha were not written by a single unk...

Beowulf is modern-day title of an Old English epic poem consisting of 3182 lines that is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature due to the fact that it is the oldest surviving epic poem of Old English. It stands as the earliest example of English literature.This edition is annotated with a glossary and preface which tells the story via prose.

The Nibelungenlied, by An Unknown Author.

The collection of texts referred to as the "Lost Books of the Bible" can vary depending on the source, but some of the more well-known texts include:The Gospel of Thomas: A collection of sayings attributed to Jesus, often in the form of cryptic and contemplative teachings.The Gospel of Mary: A text that presents a dialogue between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, focusing on her spiritual insights.The Infancy Gospel of James (also known as the Protevangelium of James): A text that elaborates on t...

Occult and Esoteric Literature: In the realm of esoteric and occult literature, the term "Forbidden Knowledge" often refers to hidden or secret teachings, practices, or wisdom that are said to be powerful and potentially dangerous in the wrong hands. Such knowledge is believed to be withheld from the general public or novices due to its potential for misuse or misunderstanding.Grimoires: Grimoires are books of magic and ritualistic instructions, often associated with occult practices and f...

For study resources and the English-language Chinese Perpetual (Lunar) Calendar, please visit ichingstream.com.About “Hidden Principles Ode” (Chan Ao Ge Zhang) (English Edition)Composed during or after the Song to Yuan period (960 to 1368), “Hidden Principles Ode” is a foundational classic of I Ching Six Lines Divination (Liu Yao), closely connected to Wen Wang Gua and the Na Jia Method. Frequently cited in major compendia such as “The Comp...

For study resources and the English-language Chinese Perpetual (Lunar) Calendar, please visit ichingstream.com.About “Principles and Odes of I Ching Divination” (Tong Xuan Miao Lun and Tian Xuan Fu) (English Edition)Composed in the Song to Yuan period (960 to 1368), “Mysterious and Subtle Discourse” (Tong Xuan Miao Lun) and “Celestial Mysteries Ode” (Tian Xuan Fu) are cornerstone texts of I Ching Divination...