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The Acts of Paul: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

This is the most complete translation of the Acts of Paul in English, together with a detailed commentary. The orientation is primarily literary, with detailed attention to the history of composition and revision. Unlike many studies, this commentary does not focus upon the story of Thecla.

water!” Even the governor was reduced to tears at the thought that such beauty would become a meal for seals. She threw herself into the water in the name of Jesus Christ. The seals floated dead upon it after seeing a flash of fiery lightning. A fiery cloud surrounded her, preventing the beasts from touching her and shielding her nudity from sight. (10) 35. When additional, more fearful beasts were loosed, the women raised a piercing lament. Some threw flower petals, others nard, others cassia, still others