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An introduction to the New Testament Apocrypha / F. Lapham.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lapham, F.
- Series:
- Understanding the Bible and its world
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Apocryphal books (New Testament)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Apocryphal books (New Testament).
- Physical Description:
- ix, 193 p ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : T&T Clark International, [2003]
- Summary:
- This book is a readable and analytical survey of the important but little-known Christian documents of the second and third centuries that are collectively referred to as the New Testament Apocrypha, and is intended to serve both as an introductory guide for interested clergy and laity, but also as a useful reference for those pursuing higher research. Questions regarding the manufacture of the codices, the transmission of the texts, the discovery of the lost and hidden books, and of the classification of the documents are considered. The books are also placed and critically examined in their geographical and social setting.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [viii]-ix) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0826469787
- 0826469795
- OCLC:
- 53501284
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