Jan N. Bremmer

Reading Christian Apocrypha

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this wide-ranging and innovative study, Nicklas and Spittler say farewell to the notion that apocrypha are historically worthless and theologically often dangerous. Instead, they show the great contribution the apocrypha have made to the history of Christianity, from ancient Armenia to modern Auschwitz and from Ireland to India. Traveling apostles, baptizing women, and visionary knights are just some of the wonderful cast of characters in this fascinating book.”