The Book of the Mysteries of the Heavens and the Earth and Other Works of Bakhayla Mikael (Zosimas). The Ethiopic Texts Edited From the Unique Manuscript (Éth. 37 Peiresc) in the Bibliothèque Nationale, with English Translations…. with Photo-Lithographic Reproductions of the Texts.
London: Oxford University Press, 1935. First Edition Thus. Hardcover, Octavo. xx + (1)-162, (163-164) (ii + 1-84, reproduction of manuscript); 165-176pp. Original red buckram with gilt title etc. to spine. Edition limited to 200 copies. An Ethiopian Coptic Apocalyptic work, mixing Christian belief and magical practice, said to have been revealed by the by the archangel Gabriel. "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." The work was the last translation to be completed by Budge - he died while it was in press. This first edition includes the 84 page manuscript facsimile that was omitted from the recent reprint. Bottom corner of front board bumped, other corners very lightly bruised. Small name stamp on front free endpaper, a few pencil rules in margins (easily erased if so desired), a hint of browning to pages, still a lovely, tight, VG+ copy (no dust jacket). Item #62588
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