Apocrypha Anecdota: A Collection of Thirteen Apocryphal Books and Fragments (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432605339)

Apocrypha Anecdota is a book compiled by James, Montague Rhodes that comprises a collection of thirteen apocryphal books and fragments. The apocryphal texts contained in the book are non-canonical and were not included in the Bible by early Christian authorities. These texts were written between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD and were discovered in various locations, including Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. The book includes translations of the texts from their original languages, along with detailed commentary on their historical and literary significance. The texts cover a range of subjects, including stories about Jesus, his disciples, and other biblical figures, as well as accounts of apocalyptic events and visions. The book is an essential resource for scholars of early Christian literature and anyone interested in the development of biblical canon.1893. Contents: On the Latin Version of the Visio Pauli; Visio Pauli; Introduction to the Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena; Acta Xanthippae et Polyxenae; On the Story of Zosimus; Narratio Zosimi; On the Apocalypse of the Virgin; Apocalypsis Mariae Virginis; On the Apocalypse of Sedrach Apocalypsis Sedrach; A Fragment of the Apocalypse of Adam in Greek; A Fragment of the Book of Enoch in Latin; A Description of Antichrist in Latin; On supplements to the Acts of Philip; Translation Philippi; Four Apocryphal Fragments in Latin: The Prayer of Moses; The Vision of Kenaz; The Lamentation of Seila the daughter of Jephthah; and The Song of David. 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: 143260533X
ISBN-13: 9781432605339
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d