A Collection Of Gospels, Epistles, And Other Pieces Extant From The Early Christian Centuries (1884) - Hardcover

by Thomson and Company (Author)

A Collection of Gospels, Epistles, and Other Pieces Extant from the Early Christian Centuries, published in 1884 by Thomson and Company, is a compilation of various texts from the first few centuries of Christianity. The book includes translations of several early Christian documents, including fragments of the Gospel of Peter, the Gospel of Thomas, and the Gospel of Mary, as well as letters from early Christian leaders such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna. The collection also features a number of apocryphal texts, including the Acts of Paul and Thecla, the Acts of Peter and Paul, and the Apocalypse of Peter. The translations are accompanied by introductions and notes that provide context and historical background for each text. The book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, offering a glimpse into the diverse range of beliefs and practices that characterized the faith in its formative years.But Not Included In The Commonly Received Canon Of Scripture.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.