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Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

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Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christian apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha 39 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

Dead Sea Scrolls & Qumran 10 Rules, hymns and scrolls from the Judean desert

  • Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Aramaic Apocalypse — 4Q246, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    2 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Book of Giants

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Book of Giants, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    17 chapters · 81 passages Read

  • Community Rule — 1QS

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Community Rule — 1QS, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    12 chapters · 284 passages Read

  • Damascus Document

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple period

    Damascus Document, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    18 chapters · 18 passages Read

  • Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Genesis Apocryphon — 1Q20, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 780 passages Read

  • Instruction — 4QInstruction

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Instruction — 4QInstruction, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    23 chapters · 140 passages Read

  • Melchizedek — 11Q13

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Melchizedek — 11Q13, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    10 chapters · 76 passages Read

  • Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Messianic Apocalypse — 4Q521, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    16 chapters · 103 passages Read

  • Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT

    Hebrew or AramaicSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    Some Works of the Law — 4QMMT, cataloged with manuscript aliases and official-archive research pathway.

    4 chapters · 39 passages Read

  • Temple Scroll — 11Q19

    HebrewSecond Temple periodOriginal language only

    The best-preserved copy of the Temple Scroll, a large legal and temple-focused composition from Qumran.

    66 chapters · 1,071 passages Read

Early Christian Apocrypha 56 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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