An Introduction to the New Testament Apocrypha.

Lapham, Fred:

ISBN 10: 0826469795 / ISBN 13: 9780826469793

Published by London, New York: T & T Clark International, 2003

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IX, 193 p. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen / a good and clean copy without markings. - This book is a readable and analytical survey of the important but little- known Christian documents of the second and third centuries that are collectively referred to as the New Testament Apocrypha. It is intended to serve as an introductory guide for clergy, students of theology and Church history as well as for interested laity. It will also prove a useful reference book for those pursuing higher research. Questions regarding the manufacture of the codices, the transmission of the texts, the discovery of the lost and hidden books, and of the classification of the documents are considered. The writings are also placed, and critically examined, in their geographical and social setting. / Contents Preface Further Reading Introduction 1. The Discoveries 2. Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha 3. Earlier-known Writings 4. The Manuscripts 5. The Classification of the Documents 6. Theological Types 7. Stylistic Differences Chapter 1 The Early History 1. The Sources 2. The Judaean Church 3. The Church in Samaria 4. The Syrian Church 5. The Church in Mesopotamia 6. The Asian Church 7. The Egyptian Church Chapter 2 The Judaean Church 1. The Epistle of Peter to James 2. The Contestatio of James 3. The Preaching of Peter 4. The Ascents of James 5. The Apocryphon of James 6. The First Apocalypse of James 7. The Second Apocalypse of James 8. The Protevangelium of James Chapter 3 The Church in Samaria 1. The Acts of Peter 2. The Pseudo-Clementine Homilies and Recognitions 3. The Epistle of Peter to Philip 4. The Gospel of the Nazaraeans 5. The Gospel of the Ebionites Chapter 4 The Church in Syria 1. The Gospel of Peter 2. The Gospel of Philip 3. The Apocalypse of Peter 4. The Coptic Apocalypse of Peter 5. The Apocalypse of Paul 6. The Coptic Apocalypse of Paul Chapter 5 The Church in Mesopotamia 1. The Gospel of Thomas 2. The Acts of Thomas 3. The Book of Thomas the Contender 4. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas Chapter 6 The Churches of Asia 1. The Acts of John 2. The Acts of Paul 3. The Acts of Andrew 4. The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles Chapter 7 The Church in Egypt 1. The Gospel of the Egyptians 2. The Gospel of the Hebrews 3. The Gospel of Mary 4. The Epistle of the Apostles 5. The Dialogue of the Saviour Epilogue Index of References. ISBN 9780826469793 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 311.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the New Testament Apocrypha.
• Publisher: London, New York: T & T Clark International
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826469795
• ISBN 13: 9780826469793
• Binding: Paperback.
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Weight: 311 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book is a readable and analytical survey of those important but little-known Christian documents of the second and third centuries which are collectively referred to as the New Testament Apocrypha, and is intended to serve both as an introductory guide for interested clergy and laity, but also as a useful reference for those pursuing higher research. Questions of the manufacture of the codices, the transmission of the texts, the discovery of the lost and hidden books, and of the classification of the documents are considered, and the books are placed and critically examined in their geographical and social setting.

About the Author

Canon Dr. Fred Lapham received his Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter where he occasionally lectures in the New Testament Apocrypha. He lives in Shropshire, UK.