The Apocalypse of Ezra (Classic Reprint): II Esdras III-XIV; Translated From the Syriac Text, With Brief Annotations: II Esdras III-XIV; Translated ... with Brief Annotations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A fascinating glimpse into an ancient text and its many voices.

The Apocalypse of Ezra presents a Syriac translation with brief annotations that trace the work’s origins, versions, and theological themes.

This edition situates Ezra’s apocalypse within a wider Jewish and early Christian context. It discusses how the book was built from Hebrew seeds, later edited with material from other sources, and how it relates to the Apocalypse of Baruch. The introduction explains why scholars value this text for understanding the development of biblical interpretation, the role of law and grace, and the hope for salvation in a changing world. The work also surveys the different ancient versions and their influence on the text we have today.

• Learn how the book might have originated and how editors shaped it over time.
• Explore the Syriac translation and its relation to other ancient versions.
• See how themes like the law, works, grace, and salvation appear in this text.
• Discover connections drawn between this apocalypse and early Christian thought.

Ideal for readers of biblical apocrypha and students of theology seeking context, history, and themes behind a pivotal ancient work.

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