' fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Ccircle fill='%237A7A7A' fill-rule='nonzero' cx='5' cy='20' r='1'/%3E%3Ccircle fill='%237A7A7A' fill-rule='nonzero' cx='19' cy='20' r='1'/%3E%3Ccircle stroke='%237A7A7A' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='square' cx='5' cy='20' r='1'/%3E%3Ccircle stroke='%237A7A7A' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='square' cx='19' cy='20' r='1'/%3E%3Cpath stroke='%237A7A7A' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='square' d='M3.8 5H21l-2 10H5L3 0H0'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Genuine and Apocryphal Gospels Compared
Overview
This volume contains a challenge delivered to the clerics of Derby by their archdeacon, Samuel Butler, in which he presents two arguments. First, Butler discusses the manner in which the books of the New Testament were collected, and second, he compares the genuine Gospels and the Apocryphal Gospels.
In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
Get more on the Apocryphal texts with Classic Studies on the New Testament Apocrypha (12 vols.).
Key Features
- Compares the canonical Gospels with the apocryphal Gospels
- Discusses the formation on the New Testament
- Essential source documents
Product Details
- Title: The Genuine and Apocryphal Gospels Compared
- Author: Samuel Butler
- Publisher: William Eddowes
- Publication Date: 1822
- Pages: 41
- Resource Type: Ancient Texts
- Topic: Biblical Studies
About Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler (1774–1839) attended St. John’s College, Cambridge, and became headmaster of Shrewsbury school in 1798. He became a clergyman and was appointed archdeacon of Derby in 1822, while retaining his headmastership of Shrewsbury. In 1836, he became bishop of Lichfield. He was a scholar of the classics and published an edition of Aeschylus, as well as a Sketch of Modern and Ancient Geography, which was used as a textbook.