The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Complete

Name: The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Complete
Author: William Wake

By William Wake

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A curated compendium of early Christian texts outside later canonical editions, assembled to present infancy narratives, apocryphal gospels, apostolic acts, letters, and visionary-moral treatises together. The selections recount alternative stories of Jesus' youth, episodes involving apostles and early communities, epistolary exchanges and doctrinal exhortations, and extended visions offering ethical instruction. An opening essay advocates lay study and argues for the texts' authenticity and public availability, while editorial notes and chapter divisions supply historical context and organization intended to make accessible writings once read and circulated in early Christian circles but subsequently omitted from standard New Testament collections.

About the Author

William Wake

William Wake was an English theologian and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of early Christian texts. His most notable work, "The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ," presents a collection of early Christian writings that were not included in the canonical New Testament. This multi-volume series explores various apocryphal texts, shedding light on the diverse beliefs and practices of early Christianity. Wake's scholarship has played a crucial role in the understanding of Christian origins and the historical context of these writings.