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The Lost and Hostile Gospels / An Essay on the Toledoth Jeschu, and the Petrine and Pauline Gospels of the First Three Centuries of Which Fragments Remain

A critical survey examines apocryphal and otherwise lost Christian writings known only through fragments and hostile references, treating Jewish anti-gospels, the Toledoth Jeschu traditions, several Petrine texts preserved in fragmentary form, and a range of writings linked to Pauline and Gnostic circles. The author analyzes surviving extracts and disputed readings, assesses their origins and relationships, and explores how doctrinal disputes—especially over law and antinomian tendencies—shaped their creation and reception. Attention is also given to the composition and interdependence of the canonical gospel traditions and to methods of textual reconstruction.

By S. Baring-Gould
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A critical survey examines apocryphal and otherwise lost Christian writings known only through fragments and hostile references, treating Jewish anti-gospels, the Toledoth Jeschu traditions, several Petrine texts preserved in fragmentary form, and a range of writings linked to Pauline and Gnostic circles. The author analyzes surviving extracts and disputed readings, assesses their origins and relationships, and explores how doctrinal disputes—especially over law and antinomian tendencies—shaped their creation and reception. Attention is also given to the composition and interdependence of the canonical gospel traditions and to methods of textual reconstruction.

About the Author

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S. Baring-Gould

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an English author, antiquarian, and folklorist, known for his extensive writings on regional history and folklore. He produced a diverse body of work, including travel literature, novels, and studies of local customs. His notable titles include "A Book of Cornwall" and "A Book of Dartmoor," which reflect his deep appreciation for the landscapes and cultures of these regions. Baring-Gould was also a prolific hymn writer and contributed significantly to the preservation of English folklore and traditions. His works continue to be valued for their rich detail and insight into the social history of England.

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