The Apocryphal New Testament: A Collection of Apocryphal Christian Literature in an English Translation - Couverture rigide

Elliott, J. K.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198261829 ISBN 13 : 9780198261827

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1993

Synopsis

This collection of apocryphal texts supersedes the best-selling edition by M.R. James, which was originally published in 1924, but regularly reprinted. Several new texts have come to light since 1924 and the textual base for some of the apocrypha previously translated by James is now more secure, as in several cases there are now recently published critical editions available. Although a modest addition to James's edition was made in 1953 no thorough revision has previously been undertaken. In this volume, J.K. Elliott presents new translations of the texts and has provided each of them with a short introduction and bibliography directed to those who wish to pursue further the issues raised in the texts or to consult the critical editions, other translations, or general studies. The translations are in modern English, in contrast to James's deliberate imitation of the language of the Authorized Version. The collection is designed to give readers the most important or famous of the Christian apocrypha and a small sample of gnostic texts. Full translations of the earliest texts are printed, as well as some derivative apocrypha.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This collection of apocryphal writings supersedes the best-selling edition by M. R. James, first published in 1924. Since then, several new works have come to light, and the textual base for some of the works previously translated by James is now more secure. In this volume, J. K. Elliott presents new translations of the texts into modern English, together with a short introduction and bibliography for each of them. The collection is designed to give readers the most important and famous non-canonical Christian writings, many of them popular legends with an enormous influence on later, particularly medieval, art and literature, as well as on later beliefs and practices of the Church.

Revue de presse

this book must find a place on the shelf of every person interested in the diverse forms of early Christianity. (Paul Foster, The Expository Times)

a handy one-volume collection of all the apocryphal material the NT scholar would normally use in his studies. (International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol. 52)

a vital resource (Church Times)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198261829
• ISBN 13: 9780198261827
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 782
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible