{"product_id":"2940157746865","title":"Select Works of Apocrypha (40 Books)","description":"Apocrypha is a Greek word that means, 'something hidden'. The term is often\u003cbr\u003eused for writings of the church that are not generally accepted as authentic\u003cbr\u003eor inspired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is unclear what the motivation was for writing many of these works. But often\u003cbr\u003ethey fill in gaps of information where the Bible is silent; such as the lives\u003cbr\u003eof Mary and Joseph (Protoevangelium of James); the early childhood of Jesus\u003cbr\u003e(Gospel of Thomas); and the ministry of various disciples (Acts).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe date of all these works is uncertain, but a rough estimated is provided by\u003cbr\u003escholars and these are included with the works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following books are provided in this collection:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Apocalypse of Peter (c. 130)\u003cbr\u003e2. Protoevangelium of James (c. 150)\u003cbr\u003e3. Acts of Paul and Thecla (c. 180)\u003cbr\u003e4. Gospel of Peter (c. 190)\u003cbr\u003e5. The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs (c. 192)\u003cbr\u003e6. Acts of Peter and Paul (c. 200)\u003cbr\u003e7. Gospel of Thomas (c. 200)\u003cbr\u003e8. Acts of Thomas (c. 240)\u003cbr\u003e9. Acts of Thaddaeus (c. 250)\u003cbr\u003e10. Acts of Andrew (c. 260)\u003cbr\u003e11. Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena (c. 270)\u003cbr\u003e12. Acts of John\u003cbr\u003e13. Acts of Philip (c. 350)\u003cbr\u003e14. Apocalypse of Paul (c. 380)\u003cbr\u003e15. Gospel of Nicodemus\u003cbr\u003e16. The Doctrine of Addai (c. 400)\u003cbr\u003e17. Assumption of Mary (c. 400)\u003cbr\u003e18. History of Joseph the Carpenter (c. 400)\u003cbr\u003e19. Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (c. 400)\u003cbr\u003e20. Acts of Barnabas (c. 500)\u003cbr\u003e21. Acts of Bartholomew (c. 500)\u003cbr\u003e22. Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle (c. 550)\u003cbr\u003e23. Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour (c. 600)\u003cbr\u003e24. Avenging of the Saviour (c. 700)\u003cbr\u003e25. Apocalypse of John\u003cbr\u003e26. Apocalypse of Moses\u003cbr\u003e27. Apocalypse of Esdras\u003cbr\u003e28. Testament of Abraham\u003cbr\u003e29. Narrative of Zosimus\u003cbr\u003e30. Gospel of the Nativity of Mary\u003cbr\u003e31. Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea\u003cbr\u003e32. Report of Pontius Pilate\u003cbr\u003e33. Letter of Pontius Pilate\u003cbr\u003e34. Giving Up of Pontius Pilate\u003cbr\u003e35. Death of Pilate\u003cbr\u003e36. Apocalypse of the Virgin\u003cbr\u003e37. Apocalypse of Sedrach \u003cbr\u003e38. Acts of Andrew and Matthias\u003cbr\u003e39. Acts of Peter and Andrew\u003cbr\u003e40. Consummation of Thomas the Apostle","brand":"Apocrypha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075337339120,"sku":"2940157746865","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157746865_p0.jpg?v=1764102256","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157746865","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}