The gospel of Peter : : introduction, critical edition and commentary / / by Paul Foster.

• Superior document: Texts and editions for New Testament study, v. 4
• Author: Foster, Paul, 1966-
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2010.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Language: English
• Series: Texts and Editions for New Testament Study 4.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (572 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Since its discovery in 1886/87 there has been no full-scale English-language treatment of the Gospel of Peter . This book rectifies that gap in scholarship by discussing a range of introductory issues and debates in contemporary scholarship, providing a new critical edition of the text and a comprehensive commentary. New arguments are brought forward for the dependence of the Gospel of Peter upon the synoptic gospels. The theological perspectives of the text are seen as reflecting second-century popular Christian thought. This passion account is viewed as a highly significant window into the way later generations of Christians received and rewrote traditions concerning Jesus.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / P. Foster -- Introduction / P. Foster -- The Photographs Of P.Cair. 10759 With Facing Transcription / P. Foster -- The Gospel Of Peter – Greek Text With Facing English Translation / P. Foster -- The Non-Washing Of Hands And The Instructions Of Herod Antipas (1.1–2) / P. Foster -- Joseph’s Request And The Ensuing Exchange Between Pilate And Herod (2.3–5) / P. Foster -- The Mocking And Scourging Of The Lord (3.6–9) / P. Foster -- The Crucifixion Of The Lord Between Two Criminals (4.10–14) / P. Foster -- The Lord’s Torment Ends (5.15–20) / P. Foster -- Removal Of The Body From The Cross And Burial (6.21–24) / P. Foster -- Reactions Of Jewish Groups And The Companions (7.25–27) / P. Foster -- Securing The Sepulchre (8.28–33) / P. Foster -- Two Men From Heaven (9.34–37) / P. Foster -- Three Gigantic Men Emerge From The Tomb (10.38–42) / P. Foster -- The Report To Pilate (11.43–49) / P. Foster -- The Women’s Discussion As They Journey To The Tomb (12.50–54) / P. Foster -- The Women Encounter The Young Man In The Tomb (13.55–57) / P. Foster -- The Departure Of The Disciples And Crowds From Jerusalem (14.58–60) / P. Foster -- Bibliography / P. Foster -- Index Of Ancient Sources / P. Foster -- Index Of Modern Authors / P. Foster -- Index Of Subjects / P. Foster.