Apocrypha Anecdota a Study of Codex Bezae the Testament of Abraham - Montague Rhodes James - Bog

Apocrypha Anecdota: A Study of Codex Bezae - The Testament of Abraham is a scholarly work by Montague Rhodes James that delves into the history and significance of the Codex Bezae, a fifth-century manuscript of the New Testament and other early Christian texts. Specifically, James focuses on the Testament of Abraham, an apocryphal text that is included in the Codex Bezae. James provides an analysis of the text, including its style, structure, and theological themes, as well as its place in the broader context of early Christian literature. He also explores the history of the manuscript itself, including its provenance and the various hands that have contributed to its creation and preservation over the centuries. This book is intended for scholars and students of early Christian literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the Bible and related texts.1893. Second Series. Volume II. Contents: Introductions: A fragment of the Acts of John; On the Acts of Andrew; The Acts of Thomas; Letters of Herod and Pilate; Letter of Tiberius to Pilate; The Apocalypse of Baruch; The Testament of Job. Texts: Actorum Iohannis a Leucio conscriptorum fragmentum; Acta Thomae (ex Cod. Brit. Mus. Add. 10,073); Epistolae Pilati et Herodis; Epistola Tiberii ad Pilatum; Apocalypsis Baruchi tertia Graece; Testamentum Iobi; and Additional Notes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.