The Epistle of Barnabas from the Sinaitic Manuscript of the Bible (1880)

The Epistle of Barnabas from the Sinaitic Manuscript of the Bible is a book that was published in 1880. It is a translation of an ancient Christian text known as the Epistle of Barnabas, which was discovered in the monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai in Egypt. The author of the Epistle is believed to be Barnabas, a companion of the Apostle Paul, who wrote the book in the late first century or early second century AD.The Epistle of Barnabas is a letter addressed to a group of Christian converts, and it contains teachings and exhortations on various topics such as the Jewish law, the nature of Christ, and the importance of moral behavior. The book also contains allegorical interpretations of Old Testament passages, which were common in early Christian literature.The Sinaitic Manuscript of the Bible, from which this translation was made, is one of the oldest surviving copies of the Greek New Testament. It was discovered by a German scholar named Constantin von Tischendorf in 1844, and it is considered to be a valuable source for biblical scholarship.Overall, The Epistle of Barnabas from the Sinaitic Manuscript of the Bible provides readers with a glimpse into the early Christian church and its beliefs. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.