Difference between revisions of "Book of the Bee"
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| − | The '''''Book of the Bee''''' is an historical/theological compilation containing numerous [[bible]] [[legend]]s. It was written by Syrian [[Nestorianism|Nestorian]] Solomon, [[Bishop]] of [[Bassora]] (c. 1222). It was written in [[Syriac]]. | + | The '''''Book of the Bee''''' is an historical/theological compilation containing numerous [[bible]] [[legend]]s. The book consists of 55 chapters discussing various topics including the creation, heaven and earth, the angels, darkness, paradise, Old Testament patriarchs, New Testament events, lists of kings and patriarchs, and the final day of resurrection. It was written by Syrian [[Nestorianism|Nestorian]] Solomon, [[Bishop]] of [[Bassora]] (c. 1222). It was written in [[Syriac]]. |
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* [http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/bb/ The Book of the Bee translated by E. A. Wallis Budge 1886] | * [http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/bb/ The Book of the Bee translated by E. A. Wallis Budge 1886] | ||
Revision as of 18:41, June 1, 2007
The Book of the Bee is an historical/theological compilation containing numerous bible legends. The book consists of 55 chapters discussing various topics including the creation, heaven and earth, the angels, darkness, paradise, Old Testament patriarchs, New Testament events, lists of kings and patriarchs, and the final day of resurrection. It was written by Syrian Nestorian Solomon, Bishop of Bassora (c. 1222). It was written in Syriac.
