Publisher's Synopsis
The Apocryphal New Testament is a book edited by William Wake that contains various non-canonical texts related to the New Testament. These texts were written during the early Christian era but were not included in the official canon of the Bible. The book includes a range of texts, including gospels, acts, epistles, and apocalypses, many of which were written by early Christian authors who were not considered authoritative by the mainstream church. The texts provide insight into the beliefs and practices of early Christians and offer alternative perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus. Some of the most well-known texts included in the Apocryphal New Testament are the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, and the Acts of Peter. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the New Testament.Comprising the Gospels and Epistles now extant, that in the first four centuries were more or less accredited to the apostles and their coadjutors, but were finally excluded from the New Testament canon. Partial Contents: Gospel of the birth of Mary; Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus, King of Edessa; Gospel of Nicodemus; Epistle of Paul apostle to the Laodiceans; Epistles of Paul the apostle to Seneca; Acts of Paul and Thecla; Clement to the Corinthians; Epistles of Ignatius; Epistle of Polycarp; First, Second and Third book of Hermas.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.
