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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

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

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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 0 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 0 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments and apocalypses