The Apocryphal Gospels: Texts and Translations (2011 Ehrman, Plese), book

Bart D. Ehrman, and Zlatko Plese, The Apocryphal Gospels: Texts and Translations (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2011).

Abstract

"Bart Ehrman, the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus and a recognized authority on the early Christian Church, and Zlatko Plese, a specialist in late ancient philosophy and Gnosticism, here offer a groundbreaking, multilingual edition of the Apocryphal Gospels, one that breathes new life into the non-canonical texts that were once nearly lost to history. In The Apocryphal Gospels, Ehrman and Plese present a rare compilation of more than forty ancient gospel texts and textual fragments that do not appear in the New Testament. This essential collection contains Gospels describing Jesus's infancy, ministry, Passion, and resurrection, as well as the most controversial manuscript discoveries of modern times, including the most significant Gospel discovered in the twentieth century--the Gospel of Thomas--and the most recently discovered Gospel, the Gospel of Judas Iscariot. For the first time ever, these sacred manuscripts are featured in the original Greek, Latin, and Coptic languages, accompanied by fresh English translations that appear next to the original texts, allowing for easy line-by-line comparison. Also, each translation begins with a thoughtful examination of key historical, literary, and textual issues that places each Gospel in its proper context. The end result is a resource that enables anyone interested in Christianity or the early Church to understand--better than ever before--the deeper meanings of these apocryphal Gospels. The Apocryphal Gospels is much more than an annotated guide to the Gospels. Through its authoritative use of both native text and engaging, accurate translations, it provides an unprecedented look at early Christianity and the New Testament. This is an indispensable volume for any reader interested in church history, antiquity, ancient languages, or the Christian faith."--Publisher description.

Contents

Infancy Gospels -- Infancy Gospel of Thomas -- Infancy Gospel of Thomas C : an alternative beginning -- Proto-Gospel of James : the birth of Mary, the revelation of James -- Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew -- Latin Infancy Gospels (J composition) : Arundel form -- History of Joseph the carpenter -- Ministry Gospels -- Jewish-Christian gospels -- The Gospel of the Nazareans -- Gospel of the Ebionites -- Gospel according to the Hebrews -- Gospel according to the Egyptians -- A gospel harmony : the Diatessaron? -- Papyrus Berlin 11710 -- Papyrus Cairo 10735 -- Papyrus Egerton 2 (and Papyrus Köln 255) -- Papyrus Merton 51 -- Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 210 -- Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840 -- Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 1224 -- Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 2949 -- Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 4009 -- Papyrus Vindobonensis G 2325 (The Fayûm fragment) -- Sayings Gospels and agrapha -- Gospel according to Thomas -- Gospel of Thomas : the Greek fragments -- Agrapha -- Passion, Resurrection, and post-Resurrection Gospels -- Gospel of Peter -- Gospel of Judas -- Jesus' correspondence with Abgar -- Gospel of Nicodemus (The Acts of Pilate) A -- Gospel of Nicodemus (The Acts of Pilate) B (including the descent into Hades) -- Report of Pontius Pilate (Anaphora Pilati) -- Handing over of Pilate (Paradosis Pilati) -- Letter of Pilate to Claudius -- Letter of Pilate to Herod -- Letter of Herod to Pilate -- Letter of Tiberius to Pilate -- Vengeance of the Savior (Vindicta Salvatoris) -- Death of Pilate who condemned Jesus (Mors Pilati) -- Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea -- Gospel according to Mary -- The Gospel according to Mary : Greek fragments -- The greater questions of Mary.

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