Apocrypha Anecdota a Study of Codex Bezae the Testament of Abraham (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417949755)

Apocrypha Anecdota: A Study of Codex Bezae, The Testament of Abraham is a scholarly work by James, Montague Rhodes that focuses on the Codex Bezae, a fifth-century Greek manuscript of the New Testament and the Old Testament Apocrypha. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Testament of Abraham, one of the texts included in the Codex Bezae, and explores its origins, historical context, and significance. James draws on a wide range of sources, including biblical and apocryphal texts, early Christian literature, and Jewish traditions, to shed light on the Testament of Abraham and its place in the broader history of early Christianity. The book is aimed at scholars and students of biblical studies, early Christian history, and related fields, and offers a rich and nuanced exploration of a fascinating and complex text.1893. Second Series. Volume II. Contents: Introductions: A fragment of the Acts of John; On the Acts of Andrew; The Acts of Thomas; Letters of Herod and Pilate; Letter of Tiberius to Pilate; The Apocalypse of Baruch; The Testament of Job. Texts: Actorum Iohannis a Leucio conscriptorum fragmentum; Acta Thomae (ex Cod. Brit. Mus. Add. 10,073); Epistolae Pilati et Herodis; Epistola Tiberii ad Pilatum; Apocalypsis Baruchi tertia Graece; Testamentum Iobi; and Additional Notes. 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.

Author: Montague Rhodes James
ISBN-10: 1417949759
ISBN-13: 9781417949755
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d