Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles An Introduction

Name: Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles An Introduction
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ISBN: 9781602581593

ISBN-10: 1602581592

ISBN-13: 9781602581593

Edition: 2008

Authors: Hans-Josef Klauck, Brian McNeil

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A great deal has happened in recent decades in the study of the Apocryphal Acts, and the field of apocryphal literature is incredibly broad. A reader looking for a current, general, and concise introduction to the subject will welcome this book. Klauck not only offers an excellent introduction to the topic of the Apocryphal Acts, but also a useful resource for understanding the complex relations between these works themselves and to the canonical books. The book discusses both the main apocryphal Acts, such as the Acts of John, Paul, and Peter, and the more recent works, including the Acts of Philip, Bartholomew, and Matthew. For each chapter Klauck offers a explanation of the background…

Book details

Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Baylor University Press
Publication date: 9/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 310
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.89" tall
Weight: 1.210
Language: English



Translator's Note


Preface


List of Abbreviations


Bibliography


Introduction


The Acts of John


The Acts of Paul


The Acts of Peter


The Acts of Andrew


The Acts of Thomas


The Acts of Peter and the Twelve Apostles


The Pseudo-Clementines


Later Acts of Apostles


A Look Back and a Look Ahead


Back Matter from the German Edition


Index of Selected Texts


Index of Subjects and Names


Index of Authors