Paul Foster,David M. Gwynn,Susanne Bangert
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.
The Gospel of Peter: Introduction, Critical Edition and Commentary