The Acts of Peter

Robert F. Stoops Jr.

ISBN 10: 1598150227 / ISBN 13: 9781598150223

Published by Polebridge Press, US, 2012

About this Item

Five major apocryphal Acts survive from the early period of the Christian church, the so-called Acts of Andrew, Paul, Peter, John, and Thomas. The Acts of Peter deals primarily with the conflict between the apostle Peter and Simon Magus, and the apostle's martyrdom. It employs traditional stories and the literary conventions of its day in a free manner to assure believers that they have ample reason to remain loyal to Christ, or return to faith if they have faltered. This study edition of The Acts of Peter presents a fresh, new translation of the text with cross-references, notes, and commentary. An extensive introduction also sets out the challenges of reconstructing the original text.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Acts of Peter
• Publisher: Polebridge Press, US
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598150227
• ISBN 13: 9781598150223
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 0.66H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 0.66 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 152 grams

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Synopsis

Five major apocryphal Acts survive from the early period of the Christian church, the so-called Acts of Andrew, Paul, Peter, John, and Thomas. The Acts of Peter deals primarily with the conflict between the apostle Peter and Simon Magus, and the apostle s martyrdom. It employs traditional stories and the literary conventions of its day in a free manner to assure believers that they have ample reason to remain loyal to Christ, or return to faith if they have faltered. This study edition of The Acts of Peter presents a fresh, new translation of the text with cross-references, notes, and commentary. An extensive introduction also sets out the challenges of reconstructing the original text.