The Apocryphal Jesus: Legends of the Early Church
"This is an excellent collection..."--Professor Keith A. Burton,Oakwood College"A well selected series of texts from a widely neglected body of early Christian literature. This book will serve as a useful introduction to the New Testament apocrypha for anyone interested in popular spirituality during the time in which the New Testament canon took shape."--Frank Thielman, Associate Professor of the New Testament,Beeson Divinity School"A convenient selection of excerpts from his erudite and invaluableThe Apocryphal New Testament. A nice handbook for students, as well as an invitation to the larger work."--Roy D. Wells, Professor of Religion,Birmingham Southern College"...informative and well designed to introduce someone to a broad sampling of Apocryphal literature."--Gary Derickson,Western Baptist College"An excellent low-cost collection."--Michael T. McEwen,St. Gregory's College