Very Short Introduction Apocryphal Gospels - Foster, P.
Very Short Introduction Apocryphal Gospels - Foster, P. This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels--exploring their origins, their…
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Very Short Introduction Apocryphal Gospels - Foster, P.
This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels--exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both within and outside the Church. Foster demonstrates how close analysis of text, contents, and context are vital in assessing the value and authenticity of such ancient documents. Looking at texts ranging from the Gospels from Nag Hammadi to the Dialogues with the Risen Savior, Paul Foster shows how the apocryphal gospels reflect the diversity that existed within early Christianity, and considers the extent to which they can be used to reconstruct an accurate portrait of the historical Jesus.
Including discussions of controversies and case-studies such as the alleged hoax surrounding the discovery of Secret Mark, Foster concludes that the