The Apocryphal New Testament (Classic Reprint): Being All the Gospels, Epistles, and Other Pieces Now Extant; Attributed in the First Four Centuries ... in the New Testament (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the Apocryphal New Testament—hidden histories of early Christianity revealed in this authoritative collection.

This edition gathers non-canonical gospels and epistles attributed to Jesus, the Apostles, and their companions. It presents a complete view of historical records about Christ and his followers from the first four centuries, alongside introductory notes on how these writings circulated, circulated, and were received by early Christians. The material here helps readers understand why certain texts were set aside and how scholars view the development of the New Testament canon.

What you’ll experience:

• Context for non-biblical writings that circulated in early Christian communities


• Editorial guidance on how these documents were gathered and assessed


• Historical notes on debates about canon, heresy, and church authority


• A catalog of lost and forged writings once attributed to early Christian figures

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