Rediscovered in modern times, these are the "non-canonical" gospels, epistles, and other pieces excised from the standard Bible by various church councils. Enhanced with 32 illustrations from ancient paintings and missals, the text helps to give depth to the historical characters of Jesus, Mary, the apostles, and other figures of the New Testament. Republication of the New York, 1926 edition.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Pistis Sophia: The Gnostic Tradition of Mary Magdalene, Jesus, and His Disciples by G. R. S. Mead This important historical document chronicles the teachings of Jesus, who explains life's mysteries to his disciples and Mary Magdalene. Their discussions take place after Christ's resurrection and include accounts of his ascension.
The Quest of the Historical Jesus by Albert Schweitzer, W. Montgomery, F. C. Burkitt Groundbreaking study that examines the works of more than fifty 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were largely fantasies.
The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ by Levi Dowling Intriguing and controversial, this visionary text professes to tell the complete story of Jesus' life, including the "lost" years of travel and study in Tibet, Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece.
The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ by Nicolas Notovitch A visitor to a Tibetan monastery in the 1890s discovered this intriguing, controversial account of Christ's life from the ages of 13 to 29, when Jesus reputedly studied in Asia among Buddhists.
The Gospel in Brief by Leo Tolstoy, Isabel Hapgood The Russian author reinterprets the gospels, disregarding issues related to Jesus's divinity and focusing strictly on his words and teachings. The result is a remarkably modern meditation on spirituality.
The Book of Enoch by R. H. Charles An apocryphal work from the second century B.C., this volume influenced early Christians, particularly the Gnostics, and introduced such concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgment.
