The Secret Gospels by R Joseph Hoffman
The Secret Gospels brings together, for the first time in a consecutive narrative, the major apocryphal sources of the Jesus tradition. Composed between the second and seventh centuries C.E., the secret or hidden gospels were influential in shaping Christian belief and doctrine for well over a thousand years. They include stories of the lost years of Jesus as a boy in Nazareth, the wanderings of the holy family, the death of Joseph, and the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. Newly translated and harmonized by R. Joseph Hoffmann, a specialist in early church history, these sources provide an unparalleled view of the devotional life and legend-making skills of the Christian church. They also offer important insights into the making of the New Testament canon and raise significant questions about the way in which belief in the divinity of Jesus of Nazareth developed. This comprehensive introduction to the apocryphal tradition is essential reading for anyone interested in the life and thought of the formative period of Christian belief. Enhanced by running notes and commentary, The Secret Gospels includes a unique supplement on the apocryphal Jesus tradition in Islam as well as long-unavailable sources from the Eastern, Coptic-Egyptian, and Arab-Christian traditions.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781573920698 |
| ISBN 10 | 157392069X |
| Title | The Secret Gospels |
| Author | R Joseph Hoffman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Prometheus Books |
| Year published | 1996-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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