Lost Books of the Bible
The Great Rejected Texts
Joseph Lumpkin · Fifth Estate Publishing
Looking for Enoch, Jubilees, the Gospel of Thomas, and other writings in one anthology? Joseph Lumpkin’s Lost Books of the Bible: The Great Rejected Texts brings eighteen texts together with translations and commentary. This edition includes 1 and 2 Enoch; its published contents list does not include 3 Enoch.
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This edition at a glance
Contents: Eighteen writings in three sections
Translations and commentary: Joseph Lumpkin
ISBN-13: 9781933580661
ISBN-10 / Amazon ASIN: 1933580666
Publisher: Fifth Estate
Which eighteen texts are included?
Lost Scriptures of the Old Testament
First Book of Adam and Eve
Second Book of Adam and Eve
First Book of Enoch
Second Book of Enoch (Secrets of Enoch)
Jubilees
Jasher
The Story of Ahikar
Apocalyptic Writings and the End of Days
Apocalypse of Abraham
Apocalypse of Thomas
4 Ezra
2 Baruch
War Scroll (Sons of Dark versus Sons of Light)
Lost Scriptures of the New Testament
Gospel of Philip
Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Apocryphon of John
Gospel of Thomas
Gospel of Judas
Acts Chapter 29
Is this the right collection for you?
Choose this anthology if you want to explore several of the listed works together, with introductory material and commentary to support your reading. Its breadth lets you follow an interest in Enoch, compare gospel writings, or explore the apocalyptic section without buying each text separately.
If your main goal is to read 1, 2, and 3 Enoch together, choose the dedicated Books of Enoch paperback, ISBN 9781936533077. For the full contents discussion and suggested starting points, read our Great Rejected Texts reading guide.
Questions before you buy
Does The Great Rejected Texts contain all three books of Enoch?
No. It includes 1 and 2 Enoch. Its published contents list does not include 3 Enoch. Use the eighteen-text list above to check that the volume contains the writings you want.
Does it include the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas?
Yes. Both are listed in the collection’s New Testament section, alongside Philip, Mary Magdalene, the Apocryphon of John, and Acts Chapter 29.
Is this a complete Bible with the Apocrypha?
No. This is an anthology of the eighteen listed writings. It should not be assumed to contain the same books as a Bible labeled “with Apocrypha” or the complete scriptural canon of a particular church.
Where should a beginner start?
Choose the text that brought you to the collection and read its introduction first. If your interest is the Watchers, begin with First Enoch. If it is the sayings in Thomas, begin with the Gospel of Thomas. Use the commentary to investigate questions raised by a short passage before moving on.
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Contents and reading routes through the anthology
How 1, 2, and 3 Enoch differ
About Joseph Lumpkin and Fifth Estate Publishing
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