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The Book of the Bee

By: Solomon of Akhlat
Narrated by: Dennis Logan
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Summary

Unveiling The Book of the Bee

Step into a realm of antiquity and reverence as you delve into the timeless text of The Book of the Bee: The Syriac Text, edited from the manuscripts in London, Oxford, and Munich and translated into English by E.A. Wallis Budge. Originally written around 1222 by Solomon of Akhlat, Bishop of Basra within the Church of the East, this work is a remarkable historiographic and theological compilation, composed in the Syriac language—a treasure trove of Biblical stories and profound insights that transcends time.

The Book of the Bee, itself, is a collection of theological and historical texts, featuring 60 chapters that explore a wide range of topics including creation, heaven and earth, angels, darkness, paradise, Old Testament patriarchs, New Testament events, lists of kings and patriarchs, and the final day of resurrection. Solomon of Akhlat, the author, dedicated this opus to his friend, Bishop Narsai of Beth Waziq, adding a personal touch to the profound spiritual journey it offers.

Rescued from the annals of time, The Book of the Bee was translated into Latin in 1866 by Joseph Schönfelder, opening its wisdom to a wider audience. In 1886, British orientalist Ernest A. Wallis Budge provided an English translation alongside the Syriac text, allowing the beauty of this ancient work to captivate minds and hearts across the world.

As you explore the text of The Book of the Bee, you're not only engaging with profound theology and history but embarking on a journey to uncover the hidden connections between the Gospel of Thomas, the Church of the East, and the ancient wisdom of those who stood on the precipice of Christianity's emergence. Join Budge in this transformative voyage—one that defies the boundaries of time—to grasp the enduring legacy of a written oral tradition crafted by those who gathered around Christ's message a mere year after his crucifixion.

©2023 Rolled Scroll Publishing (P)2023 Rolled Scroll Publishing

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