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Lost & Hidden Scriptures

Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

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Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha 9 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses

  • Apocalypse of Elijah Traditions (Earlier / Patristic References)

    Uncertain; references and proposed relationships involve Greek and later transmissionAncient tradition; identity and relationship to surviving works are debated

    A research record for ancient references to an Apocalypse of Elijah and proposed earlier Elijah-apocalypse traditions. This record is intentionally distinct from the extant Coptic Apocalypse…

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Moses — Greek Life of Adam and Eve

    Greek / Latin / Armenian / GeorgianAncient / late antique transmission

    The Greek textual form of the Life of Adam and Eve tradition, conventionally called the Apocalypse of Moses. It is not the same work as the…

    43 chapters · 43 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius

    Syriac / Greek / LatinSeventh centuryOriginal language only

    A historical apocalypse concerning empires, tribulation, and final deliverance.

    38 chapters · 38 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Sedrach

    GreekLate antique

    A dialogue about mercy, repentance, death, and judgment.

    16 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Jannes and Jambres

    Greek / Coptic / Latin fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary tradition concerning the Egyptian magicians opposed to Moses.

    8 chapters · 8 passages Read

  • Later Apocalypse of John

    GreekLate antique / medieval

    A question-and-answer apocalypse attributed to John, distinct from canonical Revelation.

    1 chapter · 24 passages Read

  • Prayer of Joseph

    Greek fragmentsAncient

    A fragmentary work in which Jacob speaks of an exalted angelic identity and conflict.

    11 chapters · 11 passages Read

  • Revelation of Ezra

    GreekLate antique

    An Ezra apocalypse concerning death, judgment, and divine mysteries.

    1 chapter · 3 passages Read

  • Testament of Job

    Greek / Coptic / SlavonicAncient

    A retelling of Job emphasizing endurance, heavenly worship, and eschatological hope.

    25 chapters · 25 passages Read

Early Christian Apocrypha 26 Gospels, Acts and apocalypses beyond the canon

  • 4 Baruch

    Greek / EthiopicAncient / early ChristianOriginal language only

    A narrative about Jeremiah, Baruch, the exile, restoration, and resurrection imagery.

    9 chapters · 9 passages Read

  • Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew

    Greek

    Encyclical of the presbyters of Achaia on the martyrdom of Andrew. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 48 passages Read

  • Acts of Andrew

    Greek

    Apocryphal Acts of the apostle Andrew; fragments as translated by Bernhard Pick (1909).

    17 chapters · 17 passages Read

  • Acts of Andrew and Matthias

    Greek

    Andrew rescues Matthias in the city of the man-eaters. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 46 passages Read

  • Acts of Barnabas

    Greek

    Journeyings and martyrdom of Barnabas, attributed to John Mark. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 21 passages Read

  • Acts of John

    GreekSecond century

    A collection of narratives and discourses associated with John.

    87 chapters · 90 passages Read

  • Acts of Paul and Thecla

    GreekSecond century

    A narrative of Paul, Thecla, discipleship, persecution, and deliverance.

    30 chapters · 30 passages Read

  • Acts of Peter and Andrew

    Greek

    Peter and Andrew in the city of the barbarians. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 6 passages Read

  • Acts of Philip (in Hellas)

    Greek

    Acts of the apostle Philip. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 36 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

    Greek

    John before Domitian and on Patmos; distinct from the Acts of John (Pick). English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 20 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostle Thaddaeus

    Greek

    Thaddaeus and Abgar of Edessa. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 9 passages Read

  • Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

    Greek

    Peter and Paul in Rome and their martyrdom. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 60 passages Read

  • Acts of Thomas

    Syriac / GreekThird century

    A mission narrative associated with Thomas, including hymnic and bridal imagery.

    153 chapters · 153 passages Read

  • Apocalypse of Paul

    Greek with many versionsFourth century and later transmission

    A heavenly journey attributed to Paul describing judgment and the afterlife.

    1 chapter · 14 passages Read

  • Book of Elchasai

    Unknown; reported in Greek sourcesSecond century

    A lost revelatory work known through patristic descriptions and fragments.

    7 chapters · 7 passages Read

  • Book of John concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary

    Greek

    Greek Dormition narrative attributed to John. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 12 passages Read

  • Coptic Apocalypse of Elijah

    Coptic (substantial surviving text); Greek fragmentary evidenceAncient / late antique; composition and source-layer dating debatedOriginal language only

    The substantially extant Coptic Apocalypse of Elijah, transmitted principally in Coptic and associated with fragmentary Greek evidence. Helpful Saints treats it as a distinct textual tradition…

    26 chapters · 26 passages Read

  • Giving Up of Pontius Pilate (Paradosis)

    Greek

    Account of Pilate brought before Caesar. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 10 passages Read

  • Gospel of Nicodemus

    Greek / LatinLate antique

    A composite passion narrative and descent-to-the-dead tradition.

    84 chapters · 216 passages Read

  • Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle and Evangelist Matthew

    Greek

    Mission and martyrdom of Matthew. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    1 chapter · 36 passages Read

  • Nag Hammadi Library

    Coptic; many works reflect Greek antecedentsLate antique manuscript collection; individual compositions varyNHL

    Classified comparative collection for early Christian diversity and Gnostic-associated traditions. Its works remain searchable by default but are never silently treated as canonical Scripture.

    45 chapters · 722 passages Read

  • Narrative of Joseph of Arimathaea

    Greek

    Narrative attributed to Joseph of Arimathaea concerning the two thieves and the resurrection. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    5 chapters · 23 passages Read

  • Preaching of Peter

    Greek fragmentsSecond century

    A lost work known through patristic citations.

    4 chapters · 4 passages Read

  • Questions of Bartholomew

    Greek / Latin / SlavonicAncient / late antique

    A dialogue exploring descent, resurrection, heavenly powers, and eschatological questions.

    16 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Report of Pilate the Procurator (First and Second Greek Forms)

    Greek

    Report (Anaphora) of Pilate to the emperor, two Greek forms. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

    2 chapters · 16 passages Read

  • Testament of Adam

    Syriac / Arabic / GreekLate antique

    A composite Adamic work including horarium, prophecy, and hierarchy traditions.

    3 chapters · 3 passages Read

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