Ron Cameron – författare

This anthology of gospel literature contains texts that are not a part of the New Testament but are of great importance for the study of Christian origins. Containing some of the writings from the Nag Hammadi library, these sixteen texts constitute what remains of the non-canonical Gospels from the first and second centuries. They transmit sayings of Jesus and relate stories about Jesus.

The discovery and publication of the Apocryphon of James from Nag Hammadi has significantly expanded the spectrum of early Christian literature about Jesus. In this informative monograph, which has been out of print until now, Ron Cameron provides a form-critical analysis which aims to clarify the ways in which the sayings of Jesus were used and transformed in early Christian communities. By recognizing the importance of this particular document, scholars will no longer be able to regard the synoptic gospels of the New Testament as unique or sufficient for understanding the trajectory of the Jesus tradition. The "synoptic problem" must now be seen as a gospels problem.

An important collection of apocryphal and pseudepigraphic texts, with discussions of their significance and a comprehensive annotated bibliography.This important collection of apocryphal and pseudipigraphic texts from the first and second centuries demonstrates how it is not only from the Bible that information upon Christianity's origins can be found. Sixteen texts from the remains of the non-canonical gospels, some of which originate from the Nag Hammadi library and which only recently were made available, communicate stories about Jesus. Among them are: The Dialogue of the Saviour, Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840, The Gospel of the Hebrews and The Acts of Pilate. The collection demonstrates how the memory of Jesus was kept alive in early Christianity through the communication of such stories and sayings. With a central focus on the literary aspects of the text, Professor Cameron provides introductions for each gospel, in which he reveals their literary forms, sources, the original language of the text, the languages in which the text was preserved, the date and place of composition, discovery and publication. The gospels are subsequently included; one text is even published for the first time, namely the translation of the Apocryphon of James. As new critical analysis develops to provide the opportunity to examine the history of the literature, in which Jesus traditions were passed on, so the non-canonical texts are becoming more significant. This selection of 'other' gospels allows non-canonical texts to be used as primary sources to further clarify gospel traditions.

"Scenes from Canadian plays for two to six actors. Thirty-two excellent opportunities for young thespians … these are texts which I would certainly use with my own senior students of dramatic arts."-Reviewing Librarian

"Scenes from Canadian plays for two to six actors. Thirty-two excellent opportunities for young thespians … these are texts which I would certainly use with my own senior students of dramatic arts."-Reviewing Librarian

Of all the subjects taught in the school system, dramatic arts probably has the greatest potential to help students prepare for life.The study of acting helps students develop personal and social skills: increased poise and confidence, better awareness of their physical and vocal selves, and an improved ability to think and react quickly. These talents can help in dealing with sometimes difficult real life situations.The intention of Acting Skills for Life is to integrate personal growth and the process of creative drama with the more formal skills required for stage production.This is a very practical book, full of suggestions for drama exercises and improvisations, developed over Cameron’s thirty years of teaching drama, and includes helpful information for teachers working with students on stage productions.

"Scenes from Canadian plays for two to six actors. Thirty-two excellent opportunities for young thespians … these are texts which I would certainly use with my own senior students of dramatic arts."

-Reviewing Librarian

"Scenes from Canadian plays for two to six actors. Thirty-two excellent opportunities for young thespians … these are texts which I would certainly use with my own senior students of dramatic arts."

-Reviewing Librarian