Acts of Paul and Thecla (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169171282)

The Acts of Paul and Thecla is a religious text that tells the story of the life and deeds of Saint Paul and his companion Thecla. The book is written by William Wake and is considered to be an apocryphal work, meaning it is not part of the official canon of the Bible. The story takes place in the first century AD and follows the adventures of Paul and Thecla as they travel throughout the Roman Empire preaching the gospel of Christ. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, including the Roman authorities who seek to persecute them for their beliefs. The book is written in a style that is similar to that of the New Testament, and it includes many of the same themes and motifs, such as faith, redemption, and the power of God. Despite its non-canonical status, the Acts of Paul and Thecla has been widely read and studied by scholars and religious leaders, and it continues to be an important text in the history of Christianity.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apocryphal New Testament, by William Wake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596710.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.

Author: William Wake, Rev Nathaniel Lardner
ISBN-10: 1169171281
ISBN-13: 9781169171282
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d