The Acts of Paul: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

by Richard I. Pervo

Book Overview

Richard I. Pervo provides the most complete translation of the pseudepigraphic Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The research perspective of this work is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. The author encourages a fresh look at this section of the 'Apocraphal Acts' through the lens of the Pauline legacy and in the context of ancient popular narrative.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0227174615
• ISBN13: 9780227174616
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: James Clarke Company
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"