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The Apocryphal New Testament: A Collection of Apocryphal Christian Literature in an English Translation Paperback – December 22, 2005 by J. K. Elliott (Editor)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

`Review from previous edition Interest in the so-called New Testament apocrypha is probably greater now than it has ever been. Elliott has provided a reliable resource which should inform and increase that interest.’ Biblical Interpretation

`It is good to have this excellent replacement [of M. R. James’s edition] which takes account of recent discoveries.’ The Expository Times

`this is a book that will serve the needs of students for many years to come.’ Journal of Theological Studies

`It has been beautifully produced with very useful bibliography accompanying the selections, and it will be an important reference work for every college and seminary library.’ Southwestern Journal of Theology

`fascinating source of information … The collection made by James contained the most important and the most influential of these texts and gave valuable access to significant but often little known part of the Christian heritage … James’ book has been the standard work in English since it was brought out in 1924 … Dr Elliott has drawn on the scholarly discussion and critical editions of his texts in a variety of languages … He has, as it were, done the groundwork and readers are able to benefit from the results of his research without the task of wading through the secondary literature for themselves … an easy to consult, conveniently-sized volume.’ Churchman

About the Author

J. K. Elliott is Professor in New Testament Textual Criticism, University of Leeds.
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Description

This collection of apocryphal texts supersedes the best-selling edition by M.R. James, which was originally published in 1924. Several new texts have come to light since 1924 and the textual base for some of the apocrypha previously translated by James is now more secure, as in several cases there are now recently published critical editions available. Although a modest addition to James’s edition was made in 1953, no thorough revision has previously been undertaken. In this volume, J.K. Elliott presents new translations of the texts and has provided each of them with a short introduction and bibliography for readers who wish to pursue further the issues raised in the texts or to consult the critical editions, other translations, or general studies. The translations are in modern English, in contrast to James’s deliberate imitation of the language of the Authorized Version. The collection is designed to give readers the most important or famous of the Christian apocrypha and a small sample of gnostic texts. Full translations of the earliest texts are printed, as well as some derivative apocrypha.

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