The Forgotten Books of Eden

The Forgotten Books of Eden is a compilation of various ancient texts that expand on and provide alternate perspectives to stories found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). This collection includes a variety of texts some of which are considered pseudepigraphal apocryphal or other non-canonical writings. Rutherford Hayes Platt Jr. is known for his compilation and publication of The Forgotten Books of Eden. The collection includes texts like The First Book of Adam and Eve The Second Book of Adam and Eve The Secrets of Enoch The Psalms of Solomon and more. These texts offer additional narratives interpretations and religious teachings that are not part of the standard biblical canon. The Forgotten Books of Eden provides insights into how certain stories and themes were expanded upon and interpreted in different ancient cultures. The texts contained in this collection may include elements of history mythology theology ethics and cosmology.