The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles : an introduction
by
Hans-Josef Klauck
current, general, and concise introduction. resource for understanding the complex relations between these works themselves and to the canonical books. each chapter Klauck offers a explanation of the background and the structure for each of the works presented, and a detailed analysis of the content, and a bibliography.
Non-Canonical Gospels
by
Paul Foster
chapter length treatments on most non-canonical gospels. makes academic debates accessible to a wider audience. traces important moments in the reception of a number of these texts. Online available.
The Apocryphal Gospels: texts and translations
by
Zlatko Plese; Bart Ehrman
multi-lingual edition of the Apocryphal Gospels, over 40, featured in the original Greek, Latin, and Coptic languages, accompanied by English translations that appear next to the original texts. each translation begins with a thoughtful examination of key historical, literary, and textual issues that places each Gospel in context. Online available.
The Gospel According to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites
by
Andrew Gregory
two gospels: the Gospel according to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites, with no need for any postulated Gospel of the Nazoraeans. each gospel is treated with its own introduction, followed by a text, translation and commentary on each fragment, and further discussion.
The Gospel of Thomas and Christian Wisdom
by
Stevan L. Davies
new forty page introduction discusses recent developments in scholarship, looks at Thomas' independence from the New Testament gospels, discusses the role of Mary Magdalene in the Gospel Thomas, and offers a variety of valuable insights.Online available.
The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot
by
Bart D. Ehrman
recounts the fascinating story of where and how this ancient papyrus document was discovered, how it moved around among antiquities dealers in Egypt, the United States, and Switzerland, and how it came to be restored and translated.