About this title: We may think of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament as the only sacred writings of the early Christians, but this is not at all the case. Lost Scriptures offers an anthology of up-to-date and readable translations of many non-canonical writings from the centuries after Christ--texts that have for the most part been neglected or lost for nearly two millennia. Here is an array of remarkably varied writings from early Christian groups whose visions of Jesus differ dramatically from our contemporary understanding. Readers will find Gospels supposedly authored by the apostle Philip, James ...
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Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED STATES
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195182507ISBN:0195182502
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 348 pages. (348 pages) we may think of the twenty-seven books of the new testament as the only sacred writings of the early christians, but this is not the case. this title offers an anthology of translations of many of non-canonical writings from the centuries after christ-texts that have for the most part been neglected or lost for nearly two millennia. edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195182507ISBN:0195182502
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 234x156 mm. (348) we may think of the twenty-seven books of the new testament as the only sacred writings of the early christians, but this is not the case. lost scriptures offers an anthology of up-to-date and readable translations of many of non-canonical writings from the centuries after christ--texts that have for the most part been neglected or lost for nearly two millennia. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2003-10-02
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: Like New in Like New jacket. The dust cover is slightly worn and scratched. Satisfaction guaranteed. USPS tracking included at no additional charge. read more
Description: Fine. 0195141822 NEW/UNREAD BOOK! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! ! ! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black line on the bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 342 p. Audience: General/trade. Clean, gently used copy. Front hinge seems very slightly weakened at title pg. DJ is VG with minimal shelfwear. Early ed., possible 1st. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press 2003
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: ISBN 0195141822. Hardback with Dustjacket. Reading Copy Only. Ex-Library with the usual faults, card pocket, ink stamps, jacket affixed to covers with magic tape, etc. Tight sound copy with average wear, no apparent markings to text. Later Printing. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Description: PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). We may think of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament as the only sacred writings of the early Christians, but this is not at all the case. Lost Scriptures offers an anthology of up-to-date and readable ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780195182507ISBN:0195182502
Description: We may think of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament as the only sacred writings of the early Christians, but this is not the case. This title offers an anthology of translations of many of non-canonical writings from the centuries after Christ... read more
Edition: Reprint.
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: Fine jacket. Fine / Fine. Appears new and unread. 342 pages. An anthology of readable translations of of many non-canonical writings from the first centuries after Christ. ZSBH A9836. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Clean, no writing, a bit of wear to covers.342 pages. Fresh authoritative translations of the texts that fell outside the canon. Gospels supposedly authored by the apostle Philip, James the brother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and others. Guided tour of the afterlife etc. read more
Description: New. DISPATCHED FROM UNITED KINGDOM. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING! Please note orders are confirmed immediately and may take 2-3 business days to ship. This processing time is in addition to the shipping time. Please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Brand new item. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Order with confidence. Code: G20091121062735D. read more
Edition: HARDCOVER
Binding: 6th ptg
Publisher: Oxford University Press, NY
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780195141825ISBN:0195141822
Description: Author Photo inner DJ Flap. VERY GOOD Condition in Very Good Dust Jacket. 6x9" VERY GOOD DJ 342pg APOCRYPHAL BOOKS. NON CANONICAL GOSPELS; ACTSOF THE APOSTLES. EPISTLES & RELATED WRITINGS. REVALOTORY TREATISES. LIST. read more
"Contains the author's contextual analysis of many "scriptures" that eventually were excluded from the Christian Bible. The scriptures themselves, at least all recovered remnants, are also included."
"Who knew that Saint Peter once resurrected a smoked tuna? Well, he did, in one of these books that didn't make it into the canon. And did you know that someone checked out Mary to make sure she was really a virgin? According to one of these books, it got pretty personal down there at one point. Crazy stuff!"
"Not as exciting as it might seem. There is a page on each of the "lost" books, followed by a translation of some part of the text. In some cases only fragments are known from quotations in other writings. Some of the works are presented in their entirety while others only have excerpts given due to their length.
Some of the potentially most interesting - like the Gospel of Mary Magdalen - have not been found in their entirety.
Most of the non-canonical books presented were apparently rejected either because they are heavily slanted toward Gnostics and/or the Ascetic lifestyle or because they were determined to have been falsely written in the name of an apostle.
If you're looking for shocking & scandalous revelations about what the Church cut out of the official Bible, this is not the book for you."
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