A fascinating insight into the rival religious communities of the early Christian church.

These apocryphal texts open a window to understanding the rival religious communities which coexisted with the early church. Written after the ministry of Christ and the apostles, these collections of writings contain stories about Jesus that were never part of the canonical Gospels, but nevertheless offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of the early church. These translations by Rick Brannan are perfect for use by students, scholars, and everyday Christians interested in early Christian apocrypha.

Lexham Classics are beautifully typeset new editions of classic works. Each book has been carefully transcribed or translated from the original texts, ensuring an accurate representation of the writing as the author intended it to be read.

This volume includes:
Infancy Gospels
The Protevangelium of James
The Infancy Gospel of Thomas
Passion Gospels
The Gospel of Peter
The Gospel of Thomas (Greek Fragments)
The Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate) and the Descent of Christ to Hell
Post-Resurrection Gospels
The Gospel of Mary
Fragments
Agrapha
Sayings in the Canonical New Testament outside of Gospels
Sayings in Additions to New Testament MSS
Sayings in the Apostolic Fathers
Sayings in Justin Martyr