New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1: More Noncanonical Scriptures

Burke, Tony

ISBN 10: 0802885365 / ISBN 13: 9780802885364

Published by Eerdmans, 2024

About this Item

This anthology of ancient nonbiblical Christian literature presents informed introductions to and readable translations of a wide range of little-known apocryphal texts, most of which have never before been translated into any modern language. An introduction to the volume as a whole addresses the most significant features of the writings included and contextualizes them within the contemporary study of the Christian Apocrypha. The body of the book comprises thirty texts that have been carefully introduced, copiously annotated, and translated into English by eminent scholars. With dates of composition ranging from the second century CE to early in the second millennium, these fascinating texts provide a more complete picture of Christian thought and expression than canonical texts alone can offer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1: More Noncanonical Scriptures
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802885365
• ISBN 13: 9780802885364
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Compilation of little-known and never-before-published apocryphal Christian texts in English translation

This anthology of ancient nonbiblical Christian literature presents informed introductions to and readable translations of a wide range of little-known apocryphal texts, most of which have never before been translated into any modern language.

An introduction to the volume as a whole addresses the most significant features of the writings included and contextualizes them within the contemporary study of the Christian Apocrypha. The body of the book comprises thirty texts that have been carefully introduced, copiously annotated, and translated into English by eminent scholars. With dates of composition ranging from the second century CE to early in the second millennium, these fascinating texts provide a more complete picture of Christian thought and expression than canonical texts alone can offer.
 

About the Author

Tony Burke is professor of humanities at York University in Toronto and founding president of the North American Society for the Study of Christian Apocryphal Literature. His academic interests include the study of Christian biographical literature of the second century (infancy gospels), children and the family in Roman antiquity, curses, and noncanonical Jewish and Christian writings. His publications include Secret Scriptures Revealed and New Testament Apocrypha vols. 1–3.