The Apocryphal New Testament is a book compiled and translated by William Wake, an English bishop and theologian, in the late 17th century. The book contains a collection of early Christian writings that were not included in the canonical New Testament. These writings, known as apocryphal or non-canonical, were written by various authors and communities in the first few centuries of Christianity.The Apocryphal New Testament includes a variety of texts, such as gospels, acts, epistles, and apocalypses. Some of the most well-known texts in the collection include the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, the Acts of Peter, and the Apocalypse of Peter. These texts provide insights into the beliefs and practices of early Christian communities, as well as alternative perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of text. The first section includes gospels and related texts, such as the Infancy Gospel of James and the Gospel of Nicodemus. The second section contains acts and epistles, including the Acts of Paul and Thecla and the Epistle of Barnabas. The final section includes apocalypses, such as the Apocalypse of Paul and the Apocalypse of Thomas.Overall, the Apocryphal New Testament is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in early Christianity. It offers a glimpse into the diversity of beliefs and practices among early Christian communities, as well as alternative perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus.Comprising the Gospels and Epistles now extant, that in the first four centuries were more or less accredited to the apostles and their coadjutors, but were finally excluded from the New Testament canon. Partial Contents: Gospel of the birth of Mary; Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus, King of Edessa; Gospel of Nicodemus; Epistle of Paul apostle to the Laodiceans; Epistles of Paul the apostle to Seneca; Acts of Paul and Thecla; Clement to the Corinthians; Epistles of Ignatius; Epistle of Polycarp; First, Second and Third book of Hermas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
