Download or read book Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus written by H.S. Cronin and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview The early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation. While some of this work has been canonized, much has been forgotten. The Text and Studies: Contributions to Biblical and Patristic Literature collection resurrects these documents in a renewed and focused study, attempting to glean the wisdom and insight of the ancients. These volumes dig deep into apocryphal literature with critical analyses, close readings, and examinations of the original manuscripts.