The Life of Jesus according to Extra-Canonical Sources
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Overview
In The Life of Jesus according to Extra-Canonical Sources, Bernhard Pick draws from the Apocryphal gospels of the New Testament to present details about periods in the life of Jesus that are left out of the canonical New Testament. This volume discusses 12 Apocryphal gospels, ranging from the history of Mary and Joseph to a letter from Pilate to the emperor with an account of Christ’s resurrection.
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Key Features
- Draws biographical information about Jesus from the Apocryphal Gospels
- Includes details not found in the New Testament
- Discusses twelve sources
About Bernhard Pick
Bernhard Pick (1842–1917) studied at Union Theological Seminary in New York. He was a German-American Lutheran pastor and scholar who wrote many articles for various encyclopaedias and indexes. He also wrote several books, including Hymns and Poetry of the Eastern Church and The Cabala: Its Influence on Judaism and Christianity.