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fromThe Conversation
6 hours ago

The apocrypha, Christianity's 'hidden' texts, may not be in the Bible - but they have shaped tradition for centuries

Apocryphal texts, though excluded from official biblical canons, significantly shaped early Christian tradition and provide valuable insights into early religious practices and beliefs.
fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

The Hours of Jean de Montauban: Apocrypha and Devotion in a Medieval Manuscript - Medievalists.net

The desire to understand humanity's first parents led to reinterpretations of Genesis, resulting in the popularity of apocryphal texts that filled narrative gaps.
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