Book of the Mysteries of the Heavens and the Earth
The Book of the Mysteries of the Heavens and the Earth was E. A. Wallis Budge's (b. 1857) last completed translation before he passed away in 1934. It was first published in 1935 in a limited edition that is extremely hard to find today. This edition makes available for a new generation an Ethiopian text that was believed to have been revealed to its scribe by the archangel Gabriel in the 15th century. It lays out mystical cosmography, including the angelic hierarchy, gives an interpretation...
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The Book of the Mysteries of the Heavens and the Earth was E. A. Wallis Budge's (b. 1857) last completed translation before he passed away in 1934. It was first published in 1935 in a limited edition that is extremely hard to find today. This edition makes available for a new generation an Ethiopian text that was believed to have been revealed to its scribe by the archangel Gabriel in the 15th century. It lays out mystical cosmography, including the angelic hierarchy, gives an interpretation of St. John's Revelation, and contains discourses on the godhead, the trinity, and the birth of Enoch. This work is of value for students of esotericism, Gnosticism, and African culture, as it sheds light on the distinctive features of Ethiopian Christianity -- an intriguing blend of magical practice and orthodox theology. R. A. Gilbert's foreword explains the evolution of Christianity and religious literature in Ethiopia and the significance of this work among Sir Wallis Budge's many translations of ancient religious texts.
ForewordviiPrefacexviiIntroductionxxiiiTranslations of the Ethiopic Texts1.The Book of the Mysteries of the Heavens and the Earth. Fol. 1a. This book was revealed to Bakhayla Mika'el by the Archangel Gabriel and several of the Prophets and Saints12.The interpretation of the Vision of St. John, the author of the Apocalypse. The saint himself explained his book to Bakhayla Mika'el. Fol. 48b, col. 1973.Discourse concerning the mystery of the Godhead and the Trinity. The last section of the Discourse was written by ISAAC, the son of Basalota Mika'el. Fol. 70b, col. 21264.Another Discourse concerning the birth of Enoch. Fol. 76b, col. 2140AppendixA list of some of the passages quoted from the Scriptures and Apocrypha165Index167
