Unknown Sayings of Jesus

Name: Unknown Sayings of Jesus
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ISBN: 9781590302743

ISBN-10: 1590302745

ISBN-13: 9781590302743

Edition: 2005 (Annotated)

Authors: Marvin Meyer

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Hundreds of sayings were attributed to Jesus by his ancient students and admirers - but only a handful made it into the canonical Gospels. Marvin Meyer has here collected and translated two hundred sayings attributed to Jesus from the first centuries of the Christian era - none of which have been published before in English. The sayings come from a variety of sources, giving a wonderful glimpse into some of the scriptures that were in existence in the early Church. Some of the sayings are even of Jewish and Islamic origin. Dr. Meyer includes an intriguing introduction and annotations that put the sayings into perspective. This book will appeal to all those who love the Gospel of Thomas and…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/13/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 5.04" wide x 8.03" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Marvin Meyer is one of the foremost scholars on early Christianity and texts about Jesus outside the New Testament. He is Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California. Among his recent books are The Gospel of Judas , The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus , The Gospels of Mary , The Gospel of Thomas , and The Nag Hammadi Scriptures .