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Alternate Christian Gospels: Reconstructing the Earliest Teachings of Christ Outside the Canon (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

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  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

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What if the four canonical Gospels only hinted at the diversity of Jesus's teachings-while parallel communities recorded their own treasured words of the Savior?

Uncover traces of the Gospel of the Ebionites, the Gospel of the Hebrews, and the Gospel of the Nazarenes-texts mostly surviving in patristic citations. Paired with the Gospel of Peter's striking narrative and speculations about "Q," this anthology paints a picture of early Christian groups grappling with Jesus's identity, Jewish law, and the passion story. Updated for modern readability, these remnants provoke intriguing reflections on the breadth of early Christian memory.

Included Texts:

  • Gospel of the Ebionites, Hebrews, Nazarenes - Fragments revealing diverse Christological views.
  • Gospel of Peter - A dramatic retelling of Jesus's trial and resurrection.
  • Possible Q Source Reconstructions - Hypothesized sayings behind Matthew and Luke.
  • Patristic Commentary - Insights from Church Fathers preserving glimpses of these lost works.

What You'll Discover Inside:

  • Jewish-Christian Traditions - Explore dietary laws, sabbath observance, and a Torah-centric Messiah.
  • Alternate Passion Narratives - Unique angles on crucifixion and resurrection.
  • Early Interpretive Freedom - How various groups shaped Christ's message around local needs.
  • Bridging & Contrasting Canonical Gospels - Compare these fragments to familiar Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Rediscover a hidden tapestry of teachings that once coexisted with the Gospels you know. Consider what these texts might tell us about the scope of earliest Christianity.

  • Title

    Alternate Christian Gospels: Reconstructing the Earliest Teachings of Christ Outside the Canon (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

  • Author

    Early Christian Sources

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    The Library of Alexandria

  • Published

    June 2025

  • Weight

    332g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781804217702

  • ISBN-10

    1804217700

  • Eden Code

    7341674

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