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Augustine speaks (quoting Apocryphal Acts) of a daughter of Peter struck with palsy at the prayer of her father. Ptolemaeus, unable to win the maiden by fair means, comes and carries her off. Peter hears of it and prays God to protect her.
- Acts of Peter - Early Christian Writings
Information on the Acts of Peter. Robert F. Stoops writes...
- Acts of Peter - Early Christian Writings
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In the selection of Apocryphal books in PDF format, you can find those belonging to both the New and Old Testament. By consulting our list, you will be able to know the words and teachings of these writings.
The Acts of Peter is one of the earliest of the apocryphal Acts of the Apostles in Christianity, dating to the late 2nd century AD. The majority of the text has survived only in the Latin translation of the Codex Vercellensis , under the title Actus Petri cum Simone ("Act of Peter with Simon").
Information on the Acts of Peter. Robert F. Stoops writes (The Anchor Bible Dictionary, v. 5, p. 267): One of the earliest of the apocryphal acts of the apostles, the Acts of Peter reports a miracle contest between Simon Magus and the apostle Peter in Rome. It concludes with Peter's martyrdom.
Peter asks about the coming judgment. Jesus responds by describing the terrifying events that will occur when the world is destroyed by fire at the last judgment. He then details the eternal torments that await those destined for hell and the perpetual blessings of those bound for heaven.
the Vercelli Acts of Peter. Peter Thompson. What motivated storytellers to recount the (alleged) adventures of Peter in Rome? What factors influenced the structure and details of their narratives?
