The Acts of Mark are an apocryphal narrative describing the preaching, miracles, and martyrdom of Mark the Evangelist in Alexandria, within the broader tradition of apostolic acts.
“Joseph and Aseneth” is a refined apocryphal narrative from the Hellenistic period, recounting the conversion of an Egyptian priest’s daughter and her marriage to Joseph, offering profound reflections on purity, faith, and the inclusion of outsiders into the people of God.
The Apocalypse of Elijah is one of the most significant apocalyptic texts of the Egyptian Christian tradition. Preserved in Coptic and dating to the early centuries of Christianity, the document intertwines Jewish prophetic traditions with Christian eschatological theology. Through moral exhortations, visions of the end times, and the narrative of the defeat of the Antichrist, the text reflects the spirituality and messianic expectations of early Christian communities.
A brief yet powerful psalm attributed to David, recalling his humble origins, divine election, and triumph over the enemy—absent from the Masoretic canon but preserved in Greek and Qumran traditions.
The Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians is one of the key texts of the Apostolic Fathers. Written in the early 2nd century, it provides a direct witness to the formation of the early Church, emphasizing unity, the role of the bishop, and faithfulness to Christ during a time of doctrinal development.
The Testament of Job is an ancient Jewish apocryphal text that reimagines the figure of Job as a righteous king, a model of charity, and a witness of heavenly mysteries. Framed as Job’s final testament to his children, the work expands the biblical narrative with elements of asceticism, angelology, spiritual endurance, and eschatological hope.
Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Holy Children. Part of the Bible Text of Prophet Daniel chapter 3. Apocrypha Book, Deuterocanonical
Greek text of Susanna (addition to the Book of Daniel in the Septuagint tradition) with Italian and English translations for an interlinear comparative study grounded in linguistic analysis and textual transmission.
Greek text of Bel and the Dragon (addition to the Book of Daniel in the Septuagint tradition) with Italian and English translations for an interlinear comparative study grounded in linguistic analysis and textual transmission.
Table of Contents Introduction The Didache (Greek: Διδαχή, literally “Teaching”) is an Apocryphal Text also known as the “Doctrine of the Twelve Apostles” (or “Teaching of the Lord through the…
Introduction The Ascension of Isaiah is an apocryphal Judeo-Christian text dated around the first century AD. The first section of the text is also called “Martyrdom of Isaiah” is probably…
Intro Revelation of Moses (Greek: Αποκάλυψις Μωυσέως, Apokalypsis Mōuseōs; Hebrew: ספר אדם וחוה) also known as the “Life of Adam and Eve,” is a group of Jewish apocryphal writings. It…
2 Baruch 2 Baruch is a Hebrew pseudepigraphic text that is thought to have been written in the late first century C.E. or early second century C.E., after the destruction…
The Gospel of Nicodemus is an apocryphal Gospel believed to be derived from an original Jewish work written by Nicodemus, who is mentioned in the Gospel of John as a…
The Testament of Abraham is a Book considered apocryphal in the Old Testament, and according to researchers composed around the 1st century C.E. Of Jewish origin, it is usually considered…
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