About Fifth Estate Publishing
Fifth Estate Publishing is a book publisher based in Blountsville, Alabama. Our catalog includes biblical apocrypha, religious history, early Christian and Gnostic writings, Hermetic texts, ancient myths, and practical wisdom. Explore our book collections for individual titles, editions, and available formats.
People behind Fifth Estate
Joseph Lumpkin: author and CEO
Breandan Lumpkin: editor, author, and company manager
Dennis Logan: narrator and lead contact for Ask The Team
Read Joseph’s author profile or meet the team.
Joseph Lumpkin, author and CEO

Joseph Lumpkin has a long and varied background in research and writing. Over years of study and research he has written over 25 books on the subjects of theology, religion, church history, the Lost Books of the Bible, and Amateur Radio. Dr. Lumpkin has worked in research and development within the U.S. Department of Defense on major projects including Hypersonic Missile Technology and Super Computer clustering. In addition to his background in science, computers, and research, Joseph has a Doctor of Ministry and has acted as chaplain to several family outreach programs. He is CEO of Fifth Estate Publishing, with a catalog of over one-hundred books including, The Lost Books of the Bible, The Book of Jubilees, Fallen Angels, and The Encyclopedia of Lost and Rejected Scriptures.
Dr. Lumpkin has appeared on Radio, Television, and Internet shows as a guest speaker on subjects of Fallen Angels, Church History, Religion, Theology, The Sacred Feminine, and the Axial Age. Shows include L.A. Talk Radio, Rainmaking Time, Cryptic Knowledge, and Threshing Floor Radio. Watch Joseph and Breandan Lumpkin discuss ancient texts on Juan on Juan.
Joseph's hobby is amateur (ham) radio. He holds an Extra Class license (AB4AN) and is a volunteer examiner. Joseph's passion is Martial arts, which he says keeps him centered and peaceful. Joseph Lumpkin has practiced his art over 40 years. He uses the art as a community youth outreach program. He is an instructor in the art of Shinsei Hapkido and still teaches students throughout the U.S. For more information about Shinsei Hapkido go to
Edition sources and previews
For an example of how a particular edition was prepared, see the source note and four-page preview for The Books of Enoch (ISBN 9781936533077). The note identifies earlier translations used and describes the comparison and editorial revision discussed in that volume’s introductions.
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