The Apocryphal Gospels: Texts and Translations 1st Edition by Bart Ehrman (PDF)

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Bart Ehrman–the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus and a recognized authority on the early Christian Church–and Zlatko Plese here offer a groundbreaking, multi-lingual edition of the Apocryphal Gospels, one that breathes new life into the non-canonical texts that were oncenearly lost to history. In The Apocryphal Gospels, Ehrman and Plese present a rare compilation of over 40 ancient gospel texts and textual fragments that do not appear in the New Testament. This essential collection contains Gospels describing Jesus’s infancy, ministry, Passion, and resurrection, as well as the mostcontroversial manuscript discoveries of modern times, including the most significant Gospel discovered in the 20th century–the Gospel of Thomas–and the most recently discovered Gospel, the Gospel of Judas Iscariot. For the first time ever, these sacred manuscripts are featured in the originalGreek, Latin, and Coptic languages, accompanied by fresh English translations that appear next to the original texts, allowing for easy line by line comparison. Also, each translation begins with a thoughtful examination of key historical, literary, and textual issues that places each Gospel in itsproper context. The end result is a resource that enables anyone interested in Christianity or the early Church to understand–better than ever before–the deeper meanings of these apocryphal Gospels. The Apocryphal Gospels is much more than an annotated guide to the Gospels. Through its authoritative use of both native text and engaging, accurate translations, it provides an unprecedented look at early Christianity and the New Testament. This is an indispensable volume for any reader interestedin church history, antiquity, ancient languages, or the Christian faith.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “Ehrman and Plese have done a great service to students of ancient Christian texts and languages. This volume is sure to be enthusiastically received into both personal libraries and university syllabi” — Library Journal”This volume will find its way to the classics and will have a long life. Essential.” — Choice About the Author Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of numerous volumes on the early Christian Church, including Lost Scriptures, Lost Christianities, Misquoting Jesus, and The Gospel of Judas Iscariot. Zlatko Plese is Associate Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Religions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of Poetics of the Gnostic Universe: Narrative and Cosmology in the Apocryphon of John.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Well done translation that was very educational and satisfying.

⭐Very clear and easy to read

⭐Very good enlightening. Must be read with a historical perspective will strengthen your faith and also raise questions for further research

⭐One of my favorite authors on early Christianity!

⭐I’d say this is a must have for the library of anyone interested in early Christianity. If, however, you are interested in lining up the original text with the English, skip the e-book format and go with the hardcover.

⭐Overall, this is an excellent resource with interlinear texts. I purchased the Kindle version, which is only problematic in that the reason for purchasing an interlinear text is to see original language and translation side-by-side for textual comparison. The format made it awkward.

⭐I bought this for my husband for Christmas! He’s had it on his wishlist for over a year. I think he’s going to love it!

⭐wonderful item

⭐Excellent work,original texts along with a clear translation,very useful for the specialist,stuudent and the general reader

⭐Really happy and gratified in regards to purchasing/obtaining this book. Perfect binding and the content is all encompassing and flawless. Amazon, U keep ’em comin’!!

⭐Bart and Zlatko did great job.

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