The Apocryphal Gospels [electronic resource]
2021
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A deeply impressive scholarly achievement, with first-class translations of many
notoriously complex texts
A new translation of the oldest non-canonical Christian gospels
In the early years of Christianity, several groups produced 'hidden' or
'apocryphal' gospels, alternative versions of the story of Christ. Sometimes
these texts complemented the four canonical gospels of the New Testament,
sometimes they subverted them and often they were completely different. Here, in
the widest selection of non-canonical gospels gathered in one volume - which
also includes two modern forgeries - we see the young Jesus making live birds
from clay, hear his secret words of wisdom, discover gnostic cosmologies and
witness the Harrowing of Hell. Preserved by their readers and attacked by their
detractors, these gospels shine a fascinating light on the early Christian
Church.
Translated with an Introduction by Simon Gathercole
Main title:
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2021
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780241340561
Language:
English
BRN:
433985
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |