Apocryphal Gospels, Acts and Revelations: Ante Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to AD 325 Part Sixteen

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 translated by Reverend Alexander Roberts. This book is part of a larger series known as the Ante Nicene Christian Library, which is a collection of writings from the early Christian era before the Nicene Creed was established in AD 325.This particular volume focuses on the apocryphal gospels, acts, and revelations, which are texts that were not included in the official canon of the Christian Bible. These texts were written by various authors and were believed to contain information about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ that were not included in the four canonical gospels.The book includes translations of several important apocryphal texts, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Peter, and the Acts of Paul and Thecla. These texts provide insight into the beliefs and practices of early Christians and offer a glimpse into the diversity of thought and opinion within the early Christian community.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 scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the Christian Bible.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.