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The Bible 106 works

Old and New Testaments, the Deuterocanon, manuscripts and study tools

Old Testament 40 Torah, Prophets and Writings

  • Genesis

    Hebrew / AramaicGEN

    Genesis, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    50 chapters · 1,533 passages Read

  • Exodus

    Hebrew / AramaicEXO

    Exodus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    40 chapters · 1,213 passages Read

  • Leviticus

    Hebrew / AramaicLEV

    Leviticus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    27 chapters · 859 passages Read

  • Numbers

    Hebrew / AramaicNUM

    Numbers, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    36 chapters · 1,288 passages Read

  • Deuteronomy

    Hebrew / AramaicDEU

    Deuteronomy, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    34 chapters · 959 passages Read

  • Joshua

    Hebrew / AramaicJOS

    Joshua, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    24 chapters · 658 passages Read

  • Judges

    Hebrew / AramaicJDG

    Judges, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    21 chapters · 618 passages Read

  • Ruth

    Hebrew / AramaicRUT

    Ruth, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 85 passages Read

  • 1 Samuel

    Hebrew / Aramaic1SA

    1 Samuel, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    31 chapters · 810 passages Read

  • 2 Samuel

    Hebrew / Aramaic2SA

    2 Samuel, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    24 chapters · 695 passages Read

  • 1 Kings

    Hebrew / Aramaic1KI

    1 Kings, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    22 chapters · 816 passages Read

  • 2 Kings

    Hebrew / Aramaic2KI

    2 Kings, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    25 chapters · 719 passages Read

  • 1 Chronicles

    Hebrew / Aramaic1CH

    1 Chronicles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    29 chapters · 942 passages Read

  • 2 Chronicles

    Hebrew / Aramaic2CH

    2 Chronicles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    36 chapters · 822 passages Read

  • Ezra

    Hebrew / AramaicEZR

    Ezra, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    10 chapters · 280 passages Read

  • Nehemiah

    Hebrew / AramaicNEH

    Nehemiah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    13 chapters · 406 passages Read

  • Esther

    Hebrew / AramaicEST

    Esther, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    10 chapters · 167 passages Read

  • Job

    Hebrew / AramaicJOB

    Job, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    42 chapters · 1,070 passages Read

  • Psalms

    Hebrew / AramaicPSA

    Psalms, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    150 chapters · 2,461 passages Read

  • Proverbs

    Hebrew / AramaicPRO

    Proverbs, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    31 chapters · 915 passages Read

  • Ecclesiastes

    Hebrew / AramaicECC

    Ecclesiastes, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    12 chapters · 222 passages Read

  • Song of Solomon

    Hebrew / AramaicSNG

    Song of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    8 chapters · 117 passages Read

  • Isaiah

    Hebrew / AramaicISA

    Isaiah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    66 chapters · 1,292 passages Read

  • Jeremiah

    Hebrew / AramaicJER

    Jeremiah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    52 chapters · 1,364 passages Read

  • Lamentations

    Hebrew / AramaicLAM

    Lamentations, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 154 passages Read

  • Ezekiel

    Hebrew / AramaicEZK

    Ezekiel, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    48 chapters · 1,273 passages Read

  • Daniel

    Hebrew / AramaicDAN

    Daniel, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    12 chapters · 357 passages Read

  • Hosea

    Hebrew / AramaicHOS

    Hosea, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    14 chapters · 197 passages Read

  • Joel

    Hebrew / AramaicJOL

    Joel, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 73 passages Read

  • Amos

    Hebrew / AramaicAMO

    Amos, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    9 chapters · 146 passages Read

  • Obadiah

    Hebrew / AramaicOBA

    Obadiah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 21 passages Read

  • Jonah

    Hebrew / AramaicJON

    Jonah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 48 passages Read

  • Micah

    Hebrew / AramaicMIC

    Micah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 105 passages Read

  • Nahum

    Hebrew / AramaicNAM

    Nahum, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 47 passages Read

  • Habakkuk

    Hebrew / AramaicHAB

    Habakkuk, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 56 passages Read

  • Zephaniah

    Hebrew / AramaicZEP

    Zephaniah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 53 passages Read

  • Haggai

    Hebrew / AramaicHAG

    Haggai, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    2 chapters · 38 passages Read

  • Zechariah

    Hebrew / AramaicZEC

    Zechariah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    14 chapters · 211 passages Read

  • Malachi

    Hebrew / AramaicMAL

    Malachi, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 55 passages Read

  • Book of the Covenant — Exodus 20:22–23:33

    HebrewBiblical legal collectionOriginal language only

    The legal collection commonly identified within Exodus 20:22–23:33.

    4 chapters · 4 passages Read

New Testament 27 Gospels, Acts, Epistles and Revelation

  • Matthew

    GreekMAT

    Matthew, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    28 chapters · 1,071 passages Read

  • Mark

    GreekMRK

    Mark, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 678 passages Read

  • Luke

    GreekLUK

    Luke, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    24 chapters · 1,151 passages Read

  • John

    GreekJHN

    John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    21 chapters · 879 passages Read

  • Acts

    GreekACT

    Acts, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    28 chapters · 1,007 passages Read

  • Romans

    GreekROM

    Romans, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 433 passages Read

  • 1 Corinthians

    Greek1CO

    1 Corinthians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 437 passages Read

  • 2 Corinthians

    Greek2CO

    2 Corinthians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    13 chapters · 257 passages Read

  • Galatians

    GreekGAL

    Galatians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 149 passages Read

  • Ephesians

    GreekEPH

    Ephesians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 155 passages Read

  • Philippians

    GreekPHP

    Philippians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 104 passages Read

  • Colossians

    GreekCOL

    Colossians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 95 passages Read

  • 1 Thessalonians

    Greek1TH

    1 Thessalonians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 89 passages Read

  • 2 Thessalonians

    Greek2TH

    2 Thessalonians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 47 passages Read

  • 1 Timothy

    Greek1TI

    1 Timothy, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 113 passages Read

  • 2 Timothy

    Greek2TI

    2 Timothy, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 83 passages Read

  • Titus

    GreekTIT

    Titus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 46 passages Read

  • Philemon

    GreekPHM

    Philemon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 25 passages Read

  • Hebrews

    GreekHEB

    Hebrews, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    13 chapters · 303 passages Read

  • James

    GreekJAS

    James, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 108 passages Read

  • 1 Peter

    Greek1PE

    1 Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 105 passages Read

  • 2 Peter

    Greek2PE

    2 Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 61 passages Read

  • 1 John

    Greek1JN

    1 John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 105 passages Read

  • 2 John

    Greek2JN

    2 John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 13 passages Read

  • 3 John

    Greek3JN

    3 John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 14 passages Read

  • Jude

    GreekJUD

    Jude, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 25 passages Read

  • Revelation

    GreekREV

    Revelation, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    22 chapters · 404 passages Read

Deuterocanon / Apocrypha 15 Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Maccabees

  • 1 Esdras

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature1ES

    1 Esdras, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    9 chapters · 448 passages Read

  • 1 Maccabees

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature1MA

    1 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 924 passages Read

  • 2 Esdras

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature2ES

    2 Esdras (resolved exactly from 4 Ezra and related Latin naming traditions), cataloged as a distinct ancient witness and never substituted with canonical Ezra.

    16 chapters · 1,748 passages Read

  • 2 Maccabees

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature2MA

    2 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    15 chapters · 555 passages Read

  • Baruch

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureBAR

    Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 213 passages Read

  • Bel and the Dragon

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureBEL

    Bel and the Dragon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 42 passages Read

  • Esther (Greek)

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureESG

    Esther (Greek), cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 105 passages Read

  • Judith

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureJDT

    Judith, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    16 chapters · 339 passages Read

  • Prayer of Manasses

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureMAN

    Prayer of Manasses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 15 passages Read

  • Sirach

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureSIR

    Sirach, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    51 chapters · 1,393 passages Read

  • Song of the Three Holy Children

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literature

    Song of the Three Holy Children, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 68 passages Read

  • Susanna

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureSUS

    Susanna, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 64 passages Read

  • The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament — Vol. I

    English

    1,410 chapters · 1,410 passages Read

  • Tobit

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureTOB

    Tobit, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    14 chapters · 244 passages Read

  • Wisdom of Solomon

    Hebrew / Aramaic / GreekAncient Jewish literatureWIS

    Wisdom of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    19 chapters · 436 passages Read

Manuscripts & Witnesses 13 Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Vulgate, Targums and ancient versions

  • Armenian Bible

    ArmenianAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Armenian Bible, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    29 chapters · 439 passages Read

  • Coptic Bohairic Bible

    CopticAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Coptic Bohairic Bible, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    27 chapters · 260 passages Read

  • Coptic Sahidic Bible

    CopticAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Coptic Sahidic Bible, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    48 chapters · 520 passages Read

  • Gothic Bible

    GothicAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Gothic Bible, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 139 passages Read

  • Latin Vulgate

    LatinAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Latin Vulgate, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    73 chapters · 1,334 passages Read

  • Masoretic Text

    Hebrew / AramaicAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Masoretic Text, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    39 chapters · 929 passages Read

  • Old Latin Bible

    LatinAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Old Latin Bible, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

  • Peshitta New Testament

    SyriacAncient or medieval manuscript tradition

    Peshitta New Testament, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    134 chapters · 367 passages Read

  • Septuagint

    GreekAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Septuagint, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    52 chapters · 1,103 passages Read

  • Targum Jonathan

    AramaicAncient or medieval manuscript traditionOriginal language only

    Targum Jonathan, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    21 chapters · 380 passages Read

  • Targum Onkelos

    AramaicAncient or medieval manuscript tradition

    Targum Onkelos, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    5 chapters · 196 passages Read

  • Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan ben Uzziel on the Pentateuch

    English

    632 chapters · 632 passages Read

  • Tischendorf Greek New Testament — 8th Edition

    Ancient GreekOriginal language only

    260 chapters · 15,878 passages Read

Study & Reference 11 Lexicons and concordances

Lost & Hidden Scriptures 105 works

Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha 39 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses

  • 1 Enoch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    1 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    108 chapters · 216 passages Read

  • 2 Baruch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    2 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    202 chapters · 202 passages Read

  • 2 Enoch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    2 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    169 chapters · 169 passages Read

  • 3 Baruch

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    3 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • 3 Maccabees

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    3 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 228 passages Read

  • 4 Maccabees

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    4 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 483 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Abraham

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    An ancient Jewish apocalypse expanding Abraham traditions, preserved completely in Slavonic and centered on idolatry, ascent, Azazel, heavenly worship, covenant history, judgment, and restoration.

    32 chapters · 32 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Elijah Traditions (Earlier / Patristic References)

    Uncertain; references and proposed relationships involve Greek and later transmissionAncient tradition; identity and relationship to surviving works are debated

    A research record for ancient references to an Apocalypse of Elijah and proposed earlier Elijah-apocalypse traditions. This record is intentionally distinct from the extant Coptic Apocalypse…

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Moses — Greek Life of Adam and Eve

    Greek / Latin / Armenian / GeorgianAncient / late antique transmission

    The Greek textual form of the Life of Adam and Eve tradition, conventionally called the Apocalypse of Moses. It is not the same work as the…

    43 chapters · 43 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius

    Syriac / Greek / LatinSeventh centuryOriginal language only

    A historical apocalypse concerning empires, tribulation, and final deliverance.

    38 chapters · 38 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Sedrach

    GreekLate antique

    A dialogue about mercy, repentance, death, and judgment.

    16 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Zephaniah

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Apocalypse of Zephaniah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

  • Ascension of Isaiah

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    An eleven-chapter composite apocalypse transmitted fully in Ethiopic, with additional Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Slavonic witnesses. Chapters 1–5 preserve the martyrdom framework and a Hezekiah apocalypse;…

    11 chapters · 592 passages Read

  • Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

    Latin transmissionFirst century traditions

    A rewritten narrative from Adam through Saul with speeches, prayers, and interpretive expansions.

    278 chapters · 278 passages Read

  • Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    278 chapters · 278 passages Read

  • Book of Eldad and Modad

    UnknownAncient; fragmentary citations

    A lost prophetic work associated with Eldad and Medad; surviving only in quotations and notices.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

  • Book of Jubilees

    Geʽez; Hebrew fragmentsSecond Temple period

    A retelling and expansion of Genesis and early Exodus arranged by jubilees.

    50 chapters · 51 passages Read

  • Cave of Treasures

    SyriacLate antique

    A sacred-history narrative from creation to Christ, preserving chronology and typological traditions.

    112 chapters · 112 passages Read

  • Greek Apocalypse of Ezra

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Greek Apocalypse of Ezra, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 3 passages Read

  • History of the Rechabites

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    History of the Rechabites, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    22 chapters · 22 passages Read

  • Jannes and Jambres

    Greek / Coptic / Latin fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary tradition concerning the Egyptian magicians opposed to Moses.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Joseph and Aseneth

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Joseph and Aseneth, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    80 chapters · 80 passages Read

  • Ladder of Jacob

    Slavonic transmissionAncient / late antique transmission

    A vision of Jacob's ladder, angelic interpretation, kingdoms, and future deliverance.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Later Apocalypse of John

    GreekLate antique / medieval

    A question-and-answer apocalypse attributed to John, distinct from canonical Revelation.

    1 chapter · 24 passages Read

  • Letter of Aristeas

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Letter of Aristeas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    68 chapters · 170 passages Read

  • Life of Adam and Eve — Latin Vita

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    The Latin textual form of the Adam and Eve literature, cataloged separately from the Greek Apocalypse of Moses.

    49 chapters · 49 passages Read

  • Prayer of Joseph

    Greek fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary work in which Jacob speaks of an exalted angelic identity and conflict.

    11 chapters · 11 passages Read

  • Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1 chapter · 15 passages Read

  • Psalms of Solomon

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Psalms of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    48 chapters · 48 passages Read

  • Revelation of Ezra

    GreekLate antique

    An Ezra apocalypse concerning death, judgment, and divine mysteries.

    1 chapter · 3 passages Read

  • Sibylline Oracles

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Sibylline Oracles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    39 chapters · 39 passages Read

  • Testament of Abraham

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Abraham, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    35 chapters · 35 passages Read

  • Testament of Isaac

    Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

    A testamentary work concerning Isaac's death, heavenly journey, judgment, and instruction.

    19 chapters · 19 passages Read

  • Testament of Jacob

    Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

    A testamentary narrative concerning Jacob, death, angels, and heavenly mysteries.

    14 chapters · 14 passages Read

  • Testament of Job

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Job, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

  • Testament of Job

    Greek / Coptic / SlavonicAncient

    A retelling of Job emphasizing endurance, heavenly worship, and eschatological hope.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

  • Testament of Moses

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Testament of Moses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    12 chapters · 24 passages Read

  • Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Twelve testamentary discourses attributed to the sons of Jacob, combining ethical exhortation, vice and virtue teaching, priestly and royal traditions, and eschatological material.

    12 chapters · 24 passages Read

  • The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament — Vol. II

    English

    1,879 chapters · 1,879 passages Read

Dead Sea Scrolls & Qumran 10 Rules, hymns and scrolls from the Judean desert

  • Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    2 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Book of Giants

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Book of Giants, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    17 chapters · 81 passages Read

  • Community Rule — 1QS

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Community Rule — 1QS, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    12 chapters · 284 passages Read

  • Damascus Document

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple period

    Damascus Document, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    18 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 780 passages Read

  • Instruction — 4QInstruction

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Instruction — 4QInstruction, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 140 passages Read

  • Melchizedek — 11Q13

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Melchizedek — 11Q13, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    10 chapters · 76 passages Read

  • Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    16 chapters · 103 passages Read

  • Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    4 chapters · 39 passages Read

  • Temple Scroll — 11Q19

    HebrewSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    The best-preserved copy of the Temple Scroll, a large legal and temple-focused composition from Qumran.

    66 chapters · 1,071 passages Read

Early Christian Apocrypha 56 Gospels, Acts and apocalypses beyond the canon

  • 3 Corinthians

    Armenian / Latin / CopticAncient

    A pseudonymous Pauline correspondence transmitted independently and within the Acts of Paul.

    9 chapters · 9 passages Read

  • 4 Baruch

    Greek / EthiopicAncient / early ChristianOriginal language only

    A narrative about Jeremiah, Baruch, the exile, restoration, and resurrection imagery.

    9 chapters · 9 passages Read

  • 5 Ezra

    LatinLate antique transmission

    The opening Christian chapters transmitted with Latin 2 Esdras, featuring judgment and a gathered people.

    2 chapters · 88 passages Read

  • 6 Ezra

    LatinLate antique transmission

    The closing apocalyptic chapters transmitted with Latin 2 Esdras.

    2 chapters · 141 passages Read

  • Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew

    Greek

    Encyclical of the presbyters of Achaia on the martyrdom of Andrew. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 48 passages Read

  • Acts of Andrew

    Greek

    Apocryphal Acts of the apostle Andrew; fragments as translated by Bernhard Pick (1909).

    17 chapters · 17 passages Read

  • Acts of Andrew and Matthias

    Greek

    Andrew rescues Matthias in the city of the man-eaters. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 46 passages Read

  • Acts of Barnabas

    Greek

    Journeyings and martyrdom of Barnabas, attributed to John Mark. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 21 passages Read

  • Acts of John

    GreekSecond century

    A collection of narratives and discourses associated with John.

    87 chapters · 90 passages Read

  • Acts of Paul and Thecla

    GreekSecond century

    A narrative of Paul, Thecla, discipleship, persecution, and deliverance.

    30 chapters · 30 passages Read

  • Acts of Paul and Thecla

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Acts of Paul and Thecla, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    30 chapters · 30 passages Read

  • Acts of Peter

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Acts of Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    40 chapters · 54 passages Read

  • Acts of Peter and Andrew

    Greek

    Peter and Andrew in the city of the barbarians. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 6 passages Read

  • Acts of Philip (in Hellas)

    Greek

    Acts of the apostle Philip. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 36 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

    Greek

    John before Domitian and on Patmos; distinct from the Acts of John (Pick). English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 20 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostle Thaddaeus

    Greek

    Thaddaeus and Abgar of Edessa. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 9 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

    Greek

    Peter and Paul in Rome and their martyrdom. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 60 passages Read

  • Acts of Thomas

    Syriac / GreekThird century

    A mission narrative associated with Thomas, including hymnic and bridal imagery.

    153 chapters · 153 passages Read

  • Acts of Thomas

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Acts of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    142 chapters · 148 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Paul

    Greek with many versionsFourth century and later transmission

    A heavenly journey attributed to Paul describing judgment and the afterlife.

    1 chapter · 14 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Peter

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Apocalypse of Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    20 chapters · 70 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Thomas

    LatinLate antique transmission

    An apocalypse organized around signs preceding the final judgment.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Apocryphal New Testament — Historical English Collection

    English

    74 chapters · 74 passages Read

  • Apocryphon of John

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Apocryphon of John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    20 chapters · 20 passages Read

  • Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

    Arabic

    Arabic infancy gospel of Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    56 chapters · 59 passages Read

  • Avenging of the Saviour (Vindicta Salvatoris)

    Latin

    Latin legend of Tiberius, Veronica and the punishment of Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 15 passages Read

  • Book of Elchasai

    Unknown; reported in Greek sourcesSecond century

    A lost revelatory work known through patristic descriptions and fragments.

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

  • Book of John concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary

    Greek

    Greek Dormition narrative attributed to John. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 12 passages Read

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    SyriacMedieval

    A compendium of biblical history, cosmology, saints, and eschatological traditions.

    172 chapters · 172 passages Read

  • Book of the Rolls

    ArabicMedieval

    A sacred-history work connected with Adamic and Syriac Christian traditions.

    58 chapters · 58 passages Read

  • Conflict of Adam and Eve with Satan

    Ge'ez / Arabic transmissionMedieval transmission

    A narrative expanding Adam and Eve's life outside Eden and conflicts with Satan.

    263 chapters · 263 passages Read

  • Coptic Apocalypse of Elijah

    Coptic (substantial surviving text); Greek fragmentary evidenceAncient / late antique; composition and source-layer dating debatedOriginal language only

    The substantially extant Coptic Apocalypse of Elijah, transmitted principally in Coptic and associated with fragmentary Greek evidence. Helpful Saints treats it as a distinct textual tradition…

    26 chapters · 26 passages Read

  • Death of Pilate

    Latin

    Latin legend of the death of Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 4 passages Read

  • Epistle of the Apostles

    Ethiopic / CopticSecond century

    An apostolic dialogue concerning resurrection, mission, signs, and the return of Christ.

    19 chapters · 19 passages Read

  • Giving Up of Pontius Pilate (Paradosis)

    Greek

    Account of Pilate brought before Caesar. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 10 passages Read

  • Gospel of Mary

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Gospel of Mary, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 6 passages Read

  • Gospel of Nicodemus

    Greek / LatinLate antique

    A composite passion narrative and descent-to-the-dead tradition.

    84 chapters · 216 passages Read

  • Gospel of Nicodemus

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Gospel of Nicodemus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    84 chapters · 216 passages Read

  • Gospel of Peter

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

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    14 chapters · 14 passages Read

  • Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

    Latin

    Latin infancy gospel of Mary and Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    42 chapters · 58 passages Read

  • Gospel of the Nativity of Mary

    Latin

    Latin narrative of the birth and youth of Mary. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    10 chapters · 11 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Gospel of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    115 chapters · 115 passages Read

  • History of Joseph the Carpenter

    Arabic

    Narrative of the life and death of Joseph, told by Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    33 chapters · 36 passages Read

  • Infancy Gospel of Thomas

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Infancy Gospel of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    45 chapters · 45 passages Read

  • Letter of Pontius Pilate to Tiberius

    Latin

    Short letter attributed to Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 2 passages Read

  • Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle and Evangelist Matthew

    Greek

    Mission and martyrdom of Matthew. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 36 passages Read

  • Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew

    Latin

    Mission and martyrdom of Bartholomew in India. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 23 passages Read

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    Classified comparative collection for early Christian diversity and Gnostic-associated traditions. Its works remain searchable by default but are never silently treated as canonical Scripture.

    45 chapters · 722 passages Read

  • Narrative of Joseph of Arimathaea

    Greek

    Narrative attributed to Joseph of Arimathaea concerning the two thieves and the resurrection. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    5 chapters · 23 passages Read

  • Passing of Mary (First and Second Latin Forms)

    Latin

    Latin narratives of the death and assumption of Mary. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    18 chapters · 28 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

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    66 chapters · 66 passages Read

  • Preaching of Peter

    Greek fragmentsSecond century

    A lost work known through patristic citations.

    4 chapters · 4 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Protoevangelium of James, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

  • Questions of Bartholomew

    Greek / Latin / SlavonicAncient / late antique

    A dialogue exploring descent, resurrection, heavenly powers, and eschatological questions.

    16 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Report of Pilate the Procurator (First and Second Greek Forms)

    Greek

    Report (Anaphora) of Pilate to the emperor, two Greek forms. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    2 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Testament of Adam

    Syriac / Arabic / GreekLate antique

    A composite Adamic work including horarium, prophecy, and hierarchy traditions.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

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    177 chapters · 177 passages Read

  • A New Israeli Commentary on Pirkei Avot

    English

    Automatically mirrored from Sefaria Export; source categories: Mishnah > Modern Commentary on Mishnah

    4 chapters · 18 passages Read

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    English

    Automatically mirrored from Sefaria Export; source categories: Tanakh > Rishonim on Tanakh > Abarbanel > Prophets

    5 chapters · 47 passages Read

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    1 chapter · 1 passages Read

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    2 chapters · 2 passages Read

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    2 chapters · 23 passages Read

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    1 chapter · 1 passages Read

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    1 chapter · 1 passages Read

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    1 chapter · 2 passages Read

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    2 chapters · 13 passages Read

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    5 chapters · 31 passages Read

  • Abarbanel on Joel

    English

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    2 chapters · 24 passages Read

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    English

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    4 chapters · 42 passages Read

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    English

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    1 chapter · 1 passages Read

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    English

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    1 chapter · 1 passages Read

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    English

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    1 chapter · 13 passages Read

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    English

    Automatically mirrored from Sefaria Export; source categories: Tanakh > Rishonim on Tanakh > Abarbanel

    182 chapters · 3,646 passages Read

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    English

    Automatically mirrored from Sefaria Export; source categories: Tanakh > Rishonim on Tanakh > Abarbanel > Prophets

    2 chapters · 25 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Babylonian Talmud, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    1,557 chapters · 1,557 passages Read

  • Book of Jasher — 1840 English Edition

    EnglishPublished 1840

    The 1840 New York Noah & Gould English edition of the medieval rabbinical Sefer ha-Yashar, edited by Mordecai Manuel Noah; it is not the lost biblical…

    91 chapters · 91 passages Read

  • Jerusalem Talmud

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Jerusalem Talmud, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    18 chapters · 41 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmissionOriginal language only

    Midrash Rabbah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    81 chapters · 81 passages Read

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    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Mishnah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    435 chapters · 973 passages Read

  • Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    54 chapters · 1,311 passages Read

  • Sefer haYashar — Medieval Midrash

    HebrewMedieval

    A surviving medieval narrative work often confused with the lost Book of Jashar cited in Scripture.

    19 chapters · 38 passages Read

  • Targum Pseudo-Jonathan

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

    Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    187 chapters · 11,654 passages Read

  • Tosefta

    Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmissionOriginal language only

    Tosefta, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    61 chapters · 421 passages Read

  • Works of Philo of Alexandria

    GreekFirst century BCE–first century CE

    Alexandrian Jewish biblical interpretation, philosophy, language, and Second Temple context. Available for historical and interpretive comparison, never silently treated as canonical Scripture.

    409 chapters · 528 passages Read

Josephus 2 Antiquities, the Jewish War and Against Apion

  • Flavius Josephus — Against Apion

    Greek

    Josephus's two-book defence of the antiquity of the Jewish people, in William Whiston's English translation. Historical witness, not Scripture.

    2 chapters · 77 passages Read

  • Works of Flavius Josephus

    GreekFirst century CE

    Historical witness to Second Temple Judaism, the Jewish War, and the first-century Roman and Judean world. Available for historical comparison, never silently treated as canonical Scripture.

    1,441 chapters · 2,279 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Code of Hammurabi, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    4 chapters · 251 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Coffin Texts, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    12 chapters · 12 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Egyptian Book of the Dead, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    192 chapters · 192 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Enuma Elish, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Epic of Gilgamesh, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    6 chapters · 6 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

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    40 chapters · 40 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

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    9 chapters · 9 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

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    59 chapters · 59 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Pyramid Texts, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    57 chapters · 57 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

    Siloam Inscription, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

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    Ancient source languageAncient Near East

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    27 chapters · 27 passages Read

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Ascension of Isaiah

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:1

AND it came to pass in the twenty-sixth year of the reign of Hezekiah king of Judah that he called Manasseh his son. Now he was his only one.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:2

And he called him into the presence of Isaiah the son of Amoz the prophet, and into the presence of Josab the son of Isaiah, in order to deliver unto him the words of righteousness which the king himself had seen:

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:3

And of the eternal judgments and torments of Gehenna, and of the prince of this world, and of his angels, and his authorities and his powers.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:4

And the words of the faith of the Beloved which he himself had seen in the fifteenth year of his reign during his illness.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:5

And he delivered unto him the written words which Samnas the scribe had written, and also those which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, had given to him, and also to the prophets, that they might write and store up with him what he himself had seen in the king's house regarding the judgment of the angels, and the destruction of this world, and regarding the garments of the saints and their going forth, and regarding their transformation and the persecution and ascension of the Beloved.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:6

In the twentieth year of the reign of Hezekiah, Isaiah had seen the words of this prophecy and had delivered them to Josab his son. And whilst he (Hezekiah) gave commands, Josab the son of Isaiah standing by.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:7

Isaiah said to Hezekiah the king, but not in the presence of Manasseh only did he say unto him: "As the Lord liveth, whose name has not been sent into this world, and as the Beloved of my Lord liveth, and the Spirit which speaketh in me liveth, all these commands and these words will be made of none effect by Manasseh thy son, and through the agency of his hands I shall depart mid the torture of my body.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:8

And Sammael Malchira will serve Manasseh, and execute all his desire, and he will become a follower of Beliar rather than of me:

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:9

And many in Jerusalem and in Judea he will cause to abandon the true faith, and Beliar will dwell in Manasseh, and by his hands I shall be sawn asunder.'

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:10

And when Hezekiah heard these words he wept very bitterly, and rent his garments, and placed earth upon his head, and fell on his face.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:11

And Isaiah said unto him: "The counsel of Sammael against Manasseh is consummated: nought will avail thee."

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:12

And on that day Hezekiah resolved in his heart to slay Manasseh his son.

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Ascension of Isaiah 1:13

And Isaiah said to Hezekiah: `The Beloved hath made of none effect thy design, and the purpose of thy heart will not be accomplished, for with this calling have I been called and I shall inherit the heritage of the Beloved.'

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