New Testament Apocrypha: More Noncanonical Scriptures (3 vols.)

by Brent Landau; Tony Burke

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2016–2023

Overview

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 each volume addresses the most significant features of the writings included and contextualizes them within the contemporary study of the Christian Apocrypha. The body of each book comprises texts that have been carefully introduced, copiously annotated, and translated into English by eminent scholars.

Key Features

• Presents a compilation of little-known and never-before-published apocryphal Christian texts in English translation
• Provides insights into the beliefs, expressions, and practices of early Christian communities
• Includes introdutions and annotations for each text