Publisher's Synopsis
The Apocryphal Gospels, Acts and Revelations: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V16 is a book that compiles translations of various apocryphal texts from the early Christian era. The book is the sixteenth volume in the Ante Nicene Christian Library series, which aims to provide readers with a comprehensive collection of early Christian writings.The texts included in this volume are considered apocryphal because they were not included in the canon of the New Testament. However, they are still valuable sources for understanding the beliefs and practices of early Christians. Some of the texts included in this volume are the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Acts of Pilate, and the Apocalypse of Peter.The translations in this book were done by Reverend Alexander Roberts, a prominent theologian and scholar of early Christian writings. The translations are faithful to the original texts and provide readers with an accessible way to engage with these important historical documents.Overall, The Apocryphal Gospels, Acts and Revelations: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 V16 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of its beliefs and practices.1870. Part Sixteen of Twenty-four. The translations of the writings of the early Church writers from the time of Christ till the Council of Nicea in 325 into English, known as the Ante-Nicene Library. Contents of Volume Sixteen: Apocryphal Gospels, Acts and Revelations, translated by Alexander Walker, Esquire, including The Protevangelium of James; The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew; The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary; The History of Joseph the Carpenter; The Gospel of Thomas; The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Savior; and many more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
