Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from the Fan Fiction
Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from the Fan Fiction
- Provides a sober, balanced, and historically grounded treatment of apocryphal gospels and their modern cultural influence
- Meticulous comparison of apocryphal texts with the four canonical Gospels to demonstrate the veracity of the New Testament accounts
- Trade paperback, 304 pages; compact 9 x 6 x 0.6 inch format ideal for study and classroom use
- Written by Gregory R. Lanier, PhD (University of Cambridge) - professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, and academic dean of RTS Global
- Published by B&H Academic
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Description
What do the Gospels of Thomas, Mary, and Judas have in common? Despite their cultural popularity - thanks largely to sources like The Da Vinci Code - these are works of fiction, commonly known as the apocryphal gospels, that fail to tell the faithful and true story of Jesus Christ.
In Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from the Fan Fiction, Gregory R. Lanier offers a sober, balanced, and historically grounded examination of these texts. Lanier carefully compares the apocryphal writings with the four canonical Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), demonstrating the historical reliability of the New Testament accounts and making a compelling case for the true Jesus.
- Balanced, historically grounded analysis that addresses popular misconceptions about apocryphal gospels.
- Careful, side-by-side comparison with the canonical Gospels to evaluate reliability and authorship.
- 304 pages in trade paperback format, ideal for students, pastors, and informed readers.
- Authored by Gregory R. Lanier, PhD (University of Cambridge), professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, and academic dean of RTS Global.
- Published by B&H Academic. Product dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches; weight approximately 1.263 lb.
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UPC: 9798384518440Year: 2026Language: EnglishProduct Category: Bible StudyAge Level: AdultsFilter Product Type: PhysicalCover Type: PaperbackCondition: New
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from the Fan Fiction cover?
The book examines apocryphal gospels (notably the Gospels of Thomas, Mary, and Judas), explains why those texts are best described as later, theologically driven writings, and compares them directly with the four canonical Gospels to show the historical reliability of the New Testament accounts.
- Who wrote this book and what are the author's credentials?
- Which apocryphal texts does the book analyze?
The book gives detailed attention to the Gospels of Thomas, Mary, and Judas and addresses other apocryphal gospels collectively, comparing their content, dating, and authorship with the canonical Gospels.
- How does the book evaluate the reliability of the canonical Gospels?
Lanier performs side-by-side textual comparisons, evaluates authorship and date, applies standard historical criteria (such as multiple attestation and contextual credibility), and assesses theological and literary features to demonstrate the stronger historical grounding of the four canonical Gospels.
- What is the book's format, length, and recommended audience?
Trade paperback, 304 pages; dimensions approximately 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches; published by B&H Academic. The book is suited for students, pastors, and informed readers or classrooms seeking a historically grounded analysis of apocryphal writings and New Testament reliability.
