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Select Works of Apocrypha (40 Books)

By: Saint Peter, Saint James
Narrated by: Stephen Hanon
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Summary

Apocrypha is a Greek word that means "something hidden". The term is often used for writings of the church that are not generally accepted as authentic or inspired.

It is unclear what the motivation was for writing many of these works. But often they fill in gaps of information where the Bible is silent, such as the lives of Mary and Joseph (Protoevangelium of James); the early childhood of Jesus (Gospel of Thomas); and the ministry of various disciples (Acts). The dates of these works is uncertain, but a rough estimated is provided by scholars. The following works are included:

  1. Apocalypse of Peter (c. 130)
  2. Protoevangelium of James (c. 150).
  3. Acts of Paul and Thecla (c. 180)
  4. Gospel of Peter (c. 190)
  5. The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs (c. 192)
  6. Acts of Peter and Paul (c. 200)
  7. Gospel of Thomas (c. 200)
  8. Acts of Thomas (c. 240)
  9. Acts of Thaddaeus (c. 250)
  10. Acts of Andrew (c. 260)
  11. Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena (c. 270)
  12. Acts of John
  13. Acts of Philip (c. 350)
  14. Apocalypse of Paul (c. 380)
  15. Gospel of Nicodemus
  16. The Doctrine of Addai (c. 400)
  17. Assumption of Mary (c. 400)
  18. History of Joseph the Carpenter (c. 400)
  19. Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (c. 400)
  20. Acts of Barnabas (c. 500)
  21. Acts of Bartholomew (c. 500)
  22. Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle (c. 550)
  23. Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour (c. 600)
  24. Avenging of the Saviour (c. 700)
  25. Apocalypse of John
  26. Apocalypse of Moses
  27. Apocalypse of Esdras
  28. Testament of Abraham
  29. Narrative of Zosimus
  30. Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
  31. Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea
  32. Report of Pontius Pilate
  33. Letter of Pontius Pilate
  34. Giving Up of Pontius Pilate
  35. Death of Pilate
  36. Apocalypse of the Virgin
  37. Apocalypse of Sedrach
  38. Acts of Andrew and Matthias
  39. Acts of Peter and Andrew
  40. Consummation of Thomas the Apostle
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