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Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha 22 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses

1 Enoch

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

1 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

108 chapters · 216 passages Read
2 Baruch

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

2 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

202 chapters · 202 passages Read
2 Enoch

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

2 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

169 chapters · 169 passages Read
3 Baruch

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

3 Baruch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

18 chapters · 18 passages Read
3 Maccabees

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

3 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

7 chapters · 228 passages Read
4 Maccabees

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

4 Maccabees, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

18 chapters · 483 passages Read
Apocalypse of Abraham

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

An ancient Jewish apocalypse expanding Abraham traditions, preserved completely in Slavonic and centered on idolatry, ascent, Azazel, heavenly worship, covenant history, judgment, and restoration.

32 chapters · 32 passages Read
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
Apocalypse of Zephaniah

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Apocalypse of Zephaniah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

3 chapters · 3 passages Read
Ascension of Isaiah

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

An eleven-chapter composite apocalypse transmitted fully in Ethiopic, with additional Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Slavonic witnesses. Chapters 1–5 preserve the martyrdom framework and a Hezekiah apocalypse;…

11 chapters · 592 passages Read
Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

Latin transmissionFirst century traditions

A rewritten narrative from Adam through Saul with speeches, prayers, and interpretive expansions.

278 chapters · 278 passages Read
Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Biblical Antiquities of Pseudo-Philo, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

278 chapters · 278 passages Read
Book of Eldad and Modad

UnknownAncient; fragmentary citations

A lost prophetic work associated with Eldad and Medad; surviving only in quotations and notices.

3 chapters · 3 passages Read
Book of Jubilees

Geʽez; Hebrew fragmentsSecond Temple period

A retelling and expansion of Genesis and early Exodus arranged by jubilees.

50 chapters · 51 passages Read
Cave of Treasures

SyriacLate antique

A sacred-history narrative from creation to Christ, preserving chronology and typological traditions.

112 chapters · 112 passages Read
Greek Apocalypse of Ezra

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Greek Apocalypse of Ezra, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

1 chapter · 3 passages Read
History of the Rechabites

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

History of the Rechabites, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

22 chapters · 22 passages Read
Jannes and Jambres

Greek / Coptic / Latin fragmentsAncient

A fragmentary tradition concerning the Egyptian magicians opposed to Moses.

8 chapters · 8 passages Read
Joseph and Aseneth

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Joseph and Aseneth, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

80 chapters · 80 passages Read
Ladder of Jacob

Slavonic transmissionAncient / late antique transmission

A vision of Jacob's ladder, angelic interpretation, kingdoms, and future deliverance.

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
Letter of Aristeas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Letter of Aristeas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

68 chapters · 170 passages Read
Life of Adam and Eve — Latin Vita

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

The Latin textual form of the Adam and Eve literature, cataloged separately from the Greek Apocalypse of Moses.

49 chapters · 49 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
Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Prayer of Manasseh — Independent Witnesses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

1 chapter · 15 passages Read
Psalms of Solomon

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Psalms of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

48 chapters · 48 passages Read
Revelation of Ezra

GreekLate antique

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

1 chapter · 3 passages Read
Sibylline Oracles

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Sibylline Oracles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

39 chapters · 39 passages Read
Testament of Abraham

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Testament of Abraham, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

35 chapters · 35 passages Read
Testament of Isaac

Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

A testamentary work concerning Isaac's death, heavenly journey, judgment, and instruction.

19 chapters · 19 passages Read
Testament of Jacob

Coptic / Arabic / EthiopicLate antique

A testamentary narrative concerning Jacob, death, angels, and heavenly mysteries.

14 chapters · 14 passages Read
Testament of Job

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Testament of Job, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

25 chapters · 25 passages Read
Testament of Job

Greek / Coptic / SlavonicAncient

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

25 chapters · 25 passages Read
Testament of Moses

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Testament of Moses, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

12 chapters · 24 passages Read
Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Twelve testamentary discourses attributed to the sons of Jacob, combining ethical exhortation, vice and virtue teaching, priestly and royal traditions, and eschatological material.

12 chapters · 24 passages Read
The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament — Vol. II

English

1,879 chapters · 1,879 passages Read

Early Christian Apocrypha 12 Gospels, Acts and apocalypses beyond the canon

3 Corinthians

Armenian / Latin / CopticAncient

A pseudonymous Pauline correspondence transmitted independently and within the Acts of Paul.

9 chapters · 9 passages Read
4 Baruch

Greek / EthiopicAncient / early ChristianOriginal language only

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

9 chapters · 9 passages Read
5 Ezra

LatinLate antique transmission

The opening Christian chapters transmitted with Latin 2 Esdras, featuring judgment and a gathered people.

2 chapters · 88 passages Read
6 Ezra

LatinLate antique transmission

The closing apocalyptic chapters transmitted with Latin 2 Esdras.

2 chapters · 141 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 Paul and Thecla

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Acts of Paul and Thecla, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

30 chapters · 30 passages Read
Acts of Peter

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Acts of Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

40 chapters · 54 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
Acts of Thomas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Acts of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

142 chapters · 148 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
Apocalypse of Peter

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Apocalypse of Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

20 chapters · 70 passages Read
Apocalypse of Thomas

LatinLate antique transmission

An apocalypse organized around signs preceding the final judgment.

8 chapters · 8 passages Read
Apocryphal New Testament — Historical English Collection

English

74 chapters · 74 passages Read
Apocryphon of John

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Apocryphon of John, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

20 chapters · 20 passages Read
Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

Arabic

Arabic infancy gospel of Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

56 chapters · 59 passages Read
Avenging of the Saviour (Vindicta Salvatoris)

Latin

Latin legend of Tiberius, Veronica and the punishment of Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

1 chapter · 15 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
Book of the Bee

SyriacMedieval

A compendium of biblical history, cosmology, saints, and eschatological traditions.

172 chapters · 172 passages Read
Book of the Rolls

ArabicMedieval

A sacred-history work connected with Adamic and Syriac Christian traditions.

58 chapters · 58 passages Read
Conflict of Adam and Eve with Satan

Ge'ez / Arabic transmissionMedieval transmission

A narrative expanding Adam and Eve's life outside Eden and conflicts with Satan.

263 chapters · 263 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
Death of Pilate

Latin

Latin legend of the death of Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

1 chapter · 4 passages Read
Epistle of the Apostles

Ethiopic / CopticSecond century

An apostolic dialogue concerning resurrection, mission, signs, and the return of Christ.

19 chapters · 19 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 Mary

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Gospel of Mary, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

6 chapters · 6 passages Read
Gospel of Nicodemus

Greek / LatinLate antique

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

84 chapters · 216 passages Read
Gospel of Nicodemus

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Gospel of Nicodemus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

84 chapters · 216 passages Read
Gospel of Peter

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Gospel of Peter, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

14 chapters · 14 passages Read
Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

Latin

Latin infancy gospel of Mary and Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

42 chapters · 58 passages Read
Gospel of the Nativity of Mary

Latin

Latin narrative of the birth and youth of Mary. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

10 chapters · 11 passages Read
Gospel of Thomas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Gospel of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

115 chapters · 115 passages Read
History of Joseph the Carpenter

Arabic

Narrative of the life and death of Joseph, told by Jesus. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

33 chapters · 36 passages Read
Infancy Gospel of Thomas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Infancy Gospel of Thomas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

45 chapters · 45 passages Read
Letter of Pontius Pilate to Tiberius

Latin

Short letter attributed to Pilate. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

1 chapter · 2 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
Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew

Latin

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

1 chapter · 23 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
Passing of Mary (First and Second Latin Forms)

Latin

Latin narratives of the death and assumption of Mary. English translation by Alexander Walker, Ante-Nicene Fathers vol. VIII (1886).

18 chapters · 28 passages Read
Pistis Sophia

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Pistis Sophia, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

66 chapters · 66 passages Read
Preaching of Peter

Greek fragmentsSecond century

A lost work known through patristic citations.

4 chapters · 4 passages Read
Protoevangelium of James

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Protoevangelium of James, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

25 chapters · 25 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

Church Fathers 16 works

Apostolic Fathers to the Nicene age

1 Clement

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

1 Clement, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

66 chapters · 394 passages Read
2 Clement

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

2 Clement, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

20 chapters · 118 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 10

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

4 chapters · 4 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 2

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,300 chapters · 2,300 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 3

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,868 chapters · 2,868 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 4

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,468 chapters · 2,468 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 5

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,644 chapters · 2,644 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 6

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,083 chapters · 2,083 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 7

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,334 chapters · 2,334 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 8

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

2,973 chapters · 2,973 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 9

English

Historic English Ante-Nicene Fathers volume for comparative patristic research.

426 chapters · 426 passages Read
Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume I

English

308 chapters · 308 passages Read
Apostolic Constitutions

GreekFourth century

A large collection of church-order, liturgical, ethical, and disciplinary materials.

34 chapters · 34 passages Read
Apostolic Constitutions

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Apostolic Constitutions, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

34 chapters · 34 passages Read
Athenagoras: Plea for Christians

Ancient Greek

Athenagoras: Plea for Christians

38 chapters · 38 passages Read
Didache

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Didache, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

33 chapters · 202 passages Read
Didascalia Apostolorum

Syriac / Greek fragmentsThird century

A pastoral and disciplinary church-order work.

130 chapters · 130 passages Read
Didascalia Apostolorum

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Didascalia Apostolorum, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

130 chapters · 130 passages Read
Epistle of Barnabas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Epistle of Barnabas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

21 chapters · 194 passages Read
Epistle of the Apostles

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Epistle of the Apostles, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

19 chapters · 19 passages Read
Epistle to Diognetus

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Epistle to Diognetus, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

12 chapters · 12 passages Read
Ethiopic Didascalia

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Ethiopic Didascalia, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

206 chapters · 387 passages Read
Ethiopic Sinodos

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Ethiopic Sinodos, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

106 chapters · 106 passages Read
Hymn of the Pearl

SyriacAncient

A symbolic hymn embedded in the Acts of Thomas concerning exile, garment, identity, and return.

8 chapters · 8 passages Read
Kebra Nagast

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Kebra Nagast, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

28 chapters · 28 passages Read
Letters of Ignatius

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Letters of Ignatius, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

98 chapters · 98 passages Read
Martyrdom of Polycarp

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Martyrdom of Polycarp, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

24 chapters · 61 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 1

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

2,176 chapters · 2,176 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 10

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,886 chapters · 1,886 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 11

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,340 chapters · 1,340 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 12

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,570 chapters · 1,570 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 13

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

2,170 chapters · 2,170 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 14

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

2,395 chapters · 2,395 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 2

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,831 chapters · 1,831 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 3

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,813 chapters · 1,813 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 4

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,510 chapters · 1,510 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 5

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,969 chapters · 1,969 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 6

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

2,167 chapters · 2,167 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 7

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

1,555 chapters · 1,555 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 8

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

2,506 chapters · 2,506 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Volume 9

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, for patristic and reception-history research.

204 chapters · 204 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 1

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

2,669 chapters · 2,669 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 10

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,522 chapters · 1,522 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 11

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,994 chapters · 1,994 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 12

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,669 chapters · 1,669 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 13

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,032 chapters · 1,032 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 14

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

2,640 chapters · 2,640 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 2

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,461 chapters · 1,461 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 3

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

2,527 chapters · 2,527 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 4

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

2,361 chapters · 2,361 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 5

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,375 chapters · 1,375 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 6

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,812 chapters · 1,812 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 7

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Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,701 chapters · 1,701 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 8

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,559 chapters · 1,559 passages Read
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers — Second Series Volume 9

English

Historic English Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, for patristic, conciliar, and reception-history research.

1,337 chapters · 1,337 passages Read
Odes of Solomon

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Odes of Solomon, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

99 chapters · 99 passages Read
Polycarp to the Philippians

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Polycarp to the Philippians, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

15 chapters · 38 passages Read
Shepherd of Hermas

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Shepherd of Hermas, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

49 chapters · 836 passages Read
Testament of Our Lord

Syriac / other versionsLate antique

A church-order work framed by apocalyptic instruction and preparation.

275 chapters · 275 passages Read

Jewish & Ancient World 19 works

Rabbinic tradition, Josephus and the Ancient Near East

Jewish Tradition 8 Mishnah, Midrash, Targum and medieval commentary

3 Enoch

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

3 Enoch, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

177 chapters · 177 passages Read
A New Israeli Commentary on Pirkei Avot

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4 chapters · 18 passages Read
Abarbanel on Amos

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5 chapters · 47 passages Read
Abarbanel on Ezekiel

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1 chapter · 1 passages Read
Abarbanel on Hosea

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2 chapters · 2 passages Read
Abarbanel on I Kings

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2 chapters · 23 passages Read
Abarbanel on I Samuel

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1 chapter · 1 passages Read
Abarbanel on II Kings

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1 chapter · 1 passages Read
Abarbanel on II Samuel

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1 chapter · 2 passages Read
Abarbanel on Isaiah

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2 chapters · 13 passages Read
Abarbanel on Jeremiah

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5 chapters · 31 passages Read
Abarbanel on Joel

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2 chapters · 24 passages Read
Abarbanel on Jonah

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4 chapters · 42 passages Read
Abarbanel on Joshua

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1 chapter · 1 passages Read
Abarbanel on Judges

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1 chapter · 1 passages Read
Abarbanel on Obadiah

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1 chapter · 13 passages Read
Abarbanel on Torah

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182 chapters · 3,646 passages Read
Abarbanel on Zechariah

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2 chapters · 25 passages Read
Babylonian Talmud

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Babylonian Talmud, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

1,557 chapters · 1,557 passages Read
Book of Jasher — 1840 English Edition

EnglishPublished 1840

The 1840 New York Noah & Gould English edition of the medieval rabbinical Sefer ha-Yashar, edited by Mordecai Manuel Noah; it is not the lost biblical…

91 chapters · 91 passages Read
Jerusalem Talmud

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Jerusalem Talmud, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

18 chapters · 41 passages Read
Midrash Rabbah

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmissionOriginal language only

Midrash Rabbah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

81 chapters · 81 passages Read
Mishnah

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Mishnah, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

435 chapters · 973 passages Read
Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

54 chapters · 1,311 passages Read
Sefer haYashar — Medieval Midrash

HebrewMedieval

A surviving medieval narrative work often confused with the lost Book of Jashar cited in Scripture.

19 chapters · 38 passages Read
Targum Pseudo-Jonathan

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmission

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

187 chapters · 11,654 passages Read
Tosefta

Ancient source language(s)Ancient / traditional transmissionOriginal language only

Tosefta, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

61 chapters · 421 passages Read
Works of Philo of Alexandria

GreekFirst century BCE–first century CE

Alexandrian Jewish biblical interpretation, philosophy, language, and Second Temple context. Available for historical and interpretive comparison, never silently treated as canonical Scripture.

409 chapters · 528 passages Read

Ancient Near East 11 Gilgamesh, Hammurabi, Egyptian wisdom, inscriptions

Code of Hammurabi

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Code of Hammurabi, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

4 chapters · 251 passages Read
Coffin Texts

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Coffin Texts, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

12 chapters · 12 passages Read
Egyptian Book of the Dead

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Egyptian Book of the Dead, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

192 chapters · 192 passages Read
Enuma Elish

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Enuma Elish, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

7 chapters · 7 passages Read
Epic of Gilgamesh

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Epic of Gilgamesh, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

6 chapters · 6 passages Read
Instruction of Amenemope

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Instruction of Amenemope, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

40 chapters · 40 passages Read
Mesha Stele

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Mesha Stele, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

9 chapters · 9 passages Read
Middle Assyrian Laws

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Middle Assyrian Laws, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

59 chapters · 59 passages Read
Pyramid Texts

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Pyramid Texts, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

57 chapters · 57 passages Read
Siloam Inscription

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Siloam Inscription, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

7 chapters · 7 passages Read
Sumerian King List

Ancient source languageAncient Near East

Sumerian King List, cataloged for careful biblical and ancient-text research.

27 chapters · 27 passages Read

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א Old Testament 0 Torah, Prophets and Writings

Α New Testament 0 Gospels, Acts, Epistles and Revelation

✦ Deuterocanon / Apocrypha 0 Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Maccabees

◈ Manuscripts & Witnesses 0 Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Vulgate, Targums and ancient versions

¶ Study & Reference 0 Lexicons and concordances

☉ Pseudepigrapha 22 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses

Old Testament 0 Torah, Prophets and Writings

New Testament 0 Gospels, Acts, Epistles and Revelation

Deuterocanon / Apocrypha 0 Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Maccabees

Manuscripts & Witnesses 0 Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Vulgate, Targums and ancient versions

Study & Reference 0 Lexicons and concordances

Pseudepigrapha 22 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses