The Actus Vercellenses narrates the struggle between the Apostle Peter and the Simon the Magician along with Peters martyrdom. This critical edition includes a close textual German translation, and provides a comprehensive introduction to this central part of the apocryphal Acts of Peter. Detailed commentary enhances the entertaining literary piece, revealing its value as a source of information on early Christian beliefs and institutions.

Marietheres Döhler, Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany.