This collection of apocryphal writings supersedes the best-selling edition by M. R. James, first published in 1924. Since then, several new works have come to light, and the textual base for some of the works previously translated by James is now more secure. In this volume, J. K. Elliott presents new translations of the texts into modern English, together with a short introduction and bibliography for each of them. The collection is designed to give readers the most important and famous non-canonical Christian writings, many of them popular legends with an enormous influence on later, particularly medieval, art and literature, as well as on later beliefs and practices of the Church.

About the Author
J. K. Elliott is Professor in New Testament Textual Criticism, University of Leeds.

Reviews
this book must find a place on the shelf of every person interested in the diverse forms of early Christianity. * Paul Foster, The Expository Times *
a handy one-volume collection of all the apocryphal material the NT scholar would normally use in his studies. * International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol. 52 *
a vital resource * Church Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198261810
Author J. K. Elliott
Format Paperback
Page Count 784
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1136g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 43mm