{"product_id":"the-apocalypse-of-ezra-ii-esdras-iii-xiv-translated-from-the-syriac-text-with-brief-annotations-paperback","title":"The Apocalypse of Ezra: II Esdras III-XIV, Translated From the Syriac Text, With Brief Annotations - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. H. Box\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Apocalypse of Ezra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (II Esdras III-XIV) stands as one of the most poignant and complex works of late first-century Jewish literature; offering a rare glimpse into the spiritual crisis of a people grappling with the destruction of the Second Temple\u003c\/em\u003e. The title provides an authoritative window into the \"Seven Visions\" of Ezra; translated from the \u003cstrong\u003eSyriac text\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the prophet mourns the desolation of Zion and questions the justice of the Almighty; the text unfolds a series of intense dialogues with the angel Uriel; ultimately transitioning from deep despair to a grand eschatological hope for the restoration of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title also provides meticulous annotations and the focus on the \u003cstrong\u003eSemitic source traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e; which are essential for understanding the work's original Jewish context before it was absorbed into the Christian Apocrypha. By isolating chapters 3 through 14; the volume highlights the \"Ezra-Apocalypse\" in its most potent form; stripped of later additions. The commentary illuminates the text's intricate symbolism-including the famous Eagle Vision and the Son of Man figure-bridging the gap between ancient apocalypticism and modern biblical criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vital resource for students of \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Temple Judaism\u003c\/strong\u003e; early Christian origins; and the history of biblical manuscripts; this work remains a cornerstone for those researching the development of messianic thought. Whether approached as a historical artifact or a masterpiece of religious poetry; this translation captures the raw emotional power of a community seeking meaning in the wake of national catastrophe. It serves as an indispensable tool for examining the transition from prophetic to apocalyptic modes of revelation in the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769392238688,"sku":"9798898780272","price":25.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/NGRGxCc1LL9798898780272.webp?v=1779645212","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-apocalypse-of-ezra-ii-esdras-iii-xiv-translated-from-the-syriac-text-with-brief-annotations-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}