Publisher's Synopsis
Apocrypha Anecdota is a book written by Montague Rhodes James that is a collection of thirteen apocryphal books and fragments. These books and fragments were discovered in various locations and were not included in the Bible. The book includes a variety of texts, including stories about biblical figures such as Adam and Eve, Noah, and Solomon. It also includes texts that explore themes such as the afterlife and the end of the world. The texts are presented in their original languages, such as Greek and Latin, with translations and commentary provided by James. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of early Christianity and the development of biblical texts.1893. Contents: On the Latin Version of the Visio Pauli; Visio Pauli; Introduction to the Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena; Acta Xanthippae et Polyxenae; On the Story of Zosimus; Narratio Zosimi; On the Apocalypse of the Virgin; Apocalypsis Mariae Virginis; On the Apocalypse of Sedrach Apocalypsis Sedrach; A Fragment of the Apocalypse of Adam in Greek; A Fragment of the Book of Enoch in Latin; A Description of Antichrist in Latin; On supplements to the Acts of Philip; Translation Philippi; Four Apocryphal Fragments in Latin: The Prayer of Moses; The Vision of Kenaz; The Lamentation of Seila the daughter of Jephthah; and The Song of David. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
