Apocryphon

/əˈpɒkrɪfɒn/ noun

Definition

A single apocryphal text or piece of writing of dubious authenticity, particularly an early Christian or Jewish religious document.

Etymology

From Greek apocryphon (neuter singular of apokryphos, hidden), used in English to refer to an individual apocryphal work or manuscript.

Kelly Says

Each apocryphon tells us about what ancient Christians believed and worried about—the rejected ones often reveal stranger, wilder theology than official texts!

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