The Apocryphal Gospels by Paul Foster
This Very Short Introduction offers a clear and concise account of the apocryphal gospels. Exploring their origins, discovery and interpretation, and examining controversies and case-studies, Paul Foster shows how the texts can offer us an important window on the vibrant and multi-faceted face of early Christianity.
"Very Short" could just as truthfully be described as "Very Informative".. Illuminating and accessible. * Methodist Recorder *
He writes with elegance and clarity, and presents... complex arguments... with simplicity and grace. * John Drane, Baptist Times *
Fascinating reading. * David Sexton, Evening Standard *
He writes with elegance and clarity, and presents... complex arguments... with simplicity and grace. * John Drane, Baptist Times *
Fascinating reading. * David Sexton, Evening Standard *
Paul Foster is Lecturer in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology, University of Edinburgh. His publications include Community, Law and Mission in Matthew's Gospel, (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2004); The So-called Gospel of Peter - An Introduction and Commentary (Oxford: OUP, 2007) in preparation. The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers (London: Continuum, 2006), an edited collection of essays; Justin and his Worlds (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2007), a collection of articles edited with Dr Sara Parvis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199236947 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199236941 |
| Title | The Apocryphal Gospels |
| Author | Paul Foster |
| Series | Very Short Introductions |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2009-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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