In New Testament Apocryphal Writings, James Orr provides insightful introductions to 10 pieces of New Testament apocryphal writings, and then provides their English translations. Orr examines this spurious body of literature, noting their literary, artistic, historical, and doctrinal influences. Following the translations, Orr has provided helpful notes for each piece. The Apocrypha covered includes:
- Cycle on the Parents of Jesus and on the Nativity
- The Boyhood of Jesus
- Cycle of Pilate and Nicodemus
- The Protevangelium of James
- The Gospel of Thomas
- The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew
- The Gospel of Nicodemus
- The Gospel of Peter
- Acts of Paul and Thecla
- The Falling Asleep of Mary
