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The Apocryphal Acts of Paul, Peter, John, Andrew, and Thomas
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Focusing on ancient Christian literature, this volume explores the apocryphal Acts, shedding light on Christianity's development at the end of the second century. These texts provide valuable insights into the Christian cult and divine service practices of the period, complementing the narrative found in the Acts of the Apostles. Additionally, they highlight the emergence of Christian poetry among Gnostics, offering a blend of historical significance and literary interest despite containing elements of both truth and fiction.
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The Apocryphal Acts of Paul, Peter, John, Andrew, and Thomas, Bernhard Pick
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Apocryphal Acts of Paul, Peter, John, Andrew, and Thomas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bernhard Pick
- Publisher
- Wipf and Stock
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 404
- ISBN13
- 9781597526739
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on ancient Christian literature, this volume explores the apocryphal Acts, shedding light on Christianity's development at the end of the second century. These texts provide valuable insights into the Christian cult and divine service practices of the period, complementing the narrative found in the Acts of the Apostles. Additionally, they highlight the emergence of Christian poetry among Gnostics, offering a blend of historical significance and literary interest despite containing elements of both truth and fiction.