The Protevangelium or Original Gospel of James (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169166851)

The Protevangelium or Original Gospel of James is a religious text that presents an account of the early life of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. This book is a translation of the original Greek text by Charles F. Horne. The text is believed to have been written in the second century AD and is considered one of the earliest non-canonical gospels.The book is divided into twenty-four chapters and covers the period from Mary's birth to the birth of Jesus. The text provides a detailed account of Mary's parents, Joachim and Anne, and their struggle to conceive a child. It also includes the story of Mary's childhood and how she was chosen by God to become the mother of Jesus.The Protevangelium also includes the story of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel appears to Mary and informs her that she will give birth to a son who will be the savior of the world. The book also describes Mary's journey to Bethlehem with Joseph, the birth of Jesus in a manger, and the visit of the shepherds and the wise men.The book is considered an important source of information about the early Christian church and its beliefs. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of Christianity and the development of the New Testament canon. Overall, The Protevangelium or Original Gospel of James is a fascinating and informative text that sheds light on the early years of Mary and the birth of Jesus.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: The Great Rejected Books of the Biblical Apocrypha, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100022.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: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1169166857
ISBN-13: 9781169166851
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 22
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.13d