The Athanasian Creed and Coptic Apocryphal Gospels (1896)

The Athanasian Creed and Coptic Apocryphal Gospels is a book written by Andrew Ewbank Burn in 1896. The book is a scholarly work that focuses on two distinct topics: the Athanasian Creed and the Coptic Apocryphal Gospels. The Athanasian Creed is a Christian statement of faith that is attributed to Athanasius, a prominent theologian of the early Christian church. Burn provides a thorough analysis of the creed, examining its history, structure, and theological significance. He also explores the controversies surrounding the creed and its role in the development of Christian doctrine.The second part of the book focuses on the Coptic Apocryphal Gospels, a collection of texts that were not included in the Christian Bible. Burn provides an overview of the history and content of these gospels, which include stories about the life of Jesus and his teachings. He also discusses the significance of these texts for understanding the early Christian church and its beliefs.Overall, The Athanasian Creed and Coptic Apocryphal Gospels is a comprehensive and scholarly work that provides valuable insights into two important aspects of Christian history and theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.