
audiobook
by William Wake
This eBook was produced by David Widger <widger@cecomet.net>
CHAPTER I.
This volume presents a long‑lost manuscript once treasured by early Christian communities, preserved in ancient languages and now rendered into clear English. Scholars attribute it to a disciple named Nicodemus, and its pages reveal how the early church circulated writings that later councils excluded from the canonical New Testament. Listeners will hear a careful translation that includes notes on the text’s provenance, offering a glimpse into the vibrant debates of the first centuries of Christianity.
The narrative opens with a turbulent scene in Jerusalem, where Jewish leaders bring accusations against Jesus before the Roman governor. Pilate’s questioning probes the claims of miracles performed on the Sabbath, while a messenger sent to summon Jesus unexpectedly bows and reveres him, prompting sharp reactions from the crowd and the standards of the Roman legion. These early encounters set the stage for a richly detailed account of the suffering and resurrection that unfolds in the remainder of the gospel.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1657–1737
An influential Church of England leader in the early 1700s, he rose from Dorset roots to become Archbishop of Canterbury and stayed there until his death. He was also known for learned writing, church politics, and efforts to build ties with Protestant churches on the Continent.
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