Apocrypha Anecdota

Apocrypha Anecdota is a collection of thirteen apocryphal books and fragments compiled by Montague Rhodes James. The apocryphal texts included in this book are not part of the canonical Bible and were not included in the official canon of scripture. These texts were written by early Christians and were considered to be important religious texts by some early Christian communities.The book includes a diverse range of texts, including the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Acts of Pilate, and the Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew. These texts offer a unique perspective on early Christian beliefs and practices, and provide insight into the development of Christian theology and tradition.In addition to the apocryphal texts themselves, the book also includes extensive commentary and analysis by James. This commentary provides historical context and insight into the significance of each text, as well as highlighting the similarities and differences between the apocryphal texts and the canonical Bible.Overall, Apocrypha Anecdota is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early Christian history and theology, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of Christian thought and practice.1893. Contents: On the Latin Version of the Visio Pauli; Visio Pauli; Introduction to the Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena; Acta Xanthippae et Polyxenae; On the Story of Zosimus; Narratio Zosimi; On the Apocalypse of the Virgin; Apocalypsis Mariae Virginis; On the Apocalypse of Sedrach Apocalypsis Sedrach; A Fragment of the Apocalypse of Adam in Greek; A Fragment of the Book of Enoch in Latin; A Description of Antichrist in Latin; On supplements to the Acts of Philip; Translation Philippi; Four Apocryphal Fragments in Latin: The Prayer of Moses; The Vision of Kenaz; The Lamentation of Seila the daughter of Jephthah; and The Song of David. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.