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Title: New Testament Apocrypha: Gospels and Related Writings by Wilhelm Schneemelcher, R. M. Wilson ISBN: 0-664-22721-X Publisher: John Knox Pr Pub. Date: March, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $46.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: THE definitive guide to sub-New Testament writings.
Comment: In this volume, and its companion, Wilson's English language translation of Schneemelcher's magnum opus, is presented in a most scholarly, critical edition. This book is a must, not only for the serious student of sub-New Testament literature, but also for pastors who wish to be informed as to the highest scholarship in this field.
This volume, dealing with the apocryphal Gospel material, shows clearly Early Church thinking and beliefs concerning the life and ministry of Christ, as well as the views of certain heretical sects. It also provides an insight into early "popular piety" which has played such an important role in the development of the Christian Church.
Rating: 4
Summary: Interesting, not authoritative though
Comment: I got this book because of the fuss that people make over the council of Nicea supposedly just tossing whatever books it felt like throwing out.
Well, after reading many of these books, it is apparent why. There are stories that are just to unbelievable and obviously fabricated to believe. Some writings were forgeries.
One thing you will see, however, across most of the books is that they all still refer to any of the following that many try to refute: 1) Jesus life, 2) His resurrection, 3) His death, 4) His Lordship, 5) His "Sonship" to the Father.
For every day leading and direction, I'll stick to the Bible.
For casual reading, I'll read the apocrypha.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Must For Any Biblical Scholar
Comment: Note: See my other review on vol. 2 of New Testament Apcrypha
Since there is so much info in this book, I'll give the gist of my opinion. Anyone looking to study the New Testament SERIOUSLY should pick up this book, in fact, both volumes 1 and 2, as well as a good aid, preferably a text by James Charlesworth. These contain the important Gnostic writings found at Nag Hammadi as well as many other important writings, including the Gospel of the Egyptians, the Gospel of the 12, the Gospel of Judas, several Jesus Gospels, several Thomas Gospels (including the infancy Gospel) and all the other important writings from both the 2nd and 3rd century. A must for any Biblical Scholar's library. Oh, and I must say that I was impressed with the translations, especially the translation from the book's original language over to English. While the Apocrypha, despite what some "scholars" say shouldn't be taken seriously, they are important to study and this is the best collection of the NT Apocryphal texts out there.
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Title: New Testament Apocrypha: Writings Relating to the Apostles Apocalypses and Related Subjects by Wilhelm Schneemelcher, R. McL. Wilson ISBN: 0664227228 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $54.95 |
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Title: The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha (Vol. 1): Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments by James Charlesworth ISBN: 0385096305 Publisher: Anchor Bible Pub. Date: 28 September, 1983 List Price(USD): $55.00 |
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Title: The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English by Geza Vermes ISBN: 0140278079 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Nag Hammadi Library in English : Revised Edition by James M. Robinson ISBN: 0060669357 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 21 November, 1990 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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Title: Lost Scriptures: Books That Did Not Make It into the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman ISBN: 0195141822 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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