apocrypha of the new testament
Acts and Martyrdom of St. Matthew the Apostle
A later legend of Matthew's mission and death, told in the manner of an adventure story.
Acts and Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Andrew
The traditional account of Andrew's preaching in Achaia and his death upon the cross.
Acts of Andrew and Matthias
A vivid legend of the two apostles in the city of the man-eaters, later retold in Old English verse.
Acts of Paul and Thecla
The much-loved story of Thecla, who heard Paul preach and gave up everything to follow.
Acts of Peter and Andrew
A short legend of the two brothers preaching together, with the camel and the needle's eye.
Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
A legendary account of John at Ephesus, his miracles, and his peaceful departure.
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thaddæus
A brief narrative of the apostle sent to Abgar of Edessa and the healing of the king.
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas
The apostle's mission to India, containing the beautiful Hymn of the Pearl.
Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
A legend of the two apostles at Rome, their contest with Simon Magus, and their martyrdom.
Consummation of Thomas the Apostle
The closing portion of the Thomas legend, narrating the apostle's death in India.
Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew
A legendary account of Bartholomew's mission in India and Armenia and of his death there.
Revelation of Esdras
An apocryphal vision in which Esdras is shown the places of judgment and pleads for mercy.
Revelation of John
A late apocryphal apocalypse, in which John is shown the signs of the end and the judgment.
Revelation of Moses
An apocryphal account of the life of Adam and Eve after Eden, and of their deaths.
Revelation of Paul
The widely read vision of Paul carried through the realms of the dead.
The Acts of Barnabus
Barnabas' mission to Cyprus and his death there, narrated as though by John Mark.
The Acts of Philip
A legend following Philip's travels through Greece and Asia to his death at Hierapolis.
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour
Infancy legends of Jesus in Egypt and Nazareth, long popular in the Eastern churches.
The Avenging of the Saviour
A medieval legend of Titus, Vespasian, and Veronica, telling how Jerusalem's fall was understood.
The Book of John Concerning the Falling Asleep of Mary
An early narrative of the death of Mary and the gathering of the apostles around her.
The Death of Pilate, Who Condemned Jesus
A legend recounting the end of Pilate after the crucifixion.
The Giving Up of Pontius Pilate
Pilate is summoned to Rome to answer for the death of Jesus, in a legend of the early church.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part I.--The Acts of Pilate: First Greek Form
The trial before Pilate retold at length, with witnesses called for the defence.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part I.--The Acts of Pilate: Latin Form
The Latin form of the Acts of Pilate, the version most read in the medieval West.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part I.--The Acts of Pilate: Second Greek Form
A second Greek recension of the Acts of Pilate, differing in several details from the first.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part II.--Christ's Descent into Hell: Latin. First Version
The harrowing of hell as told in the Latin tradition, with Adam and the prophets led out.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part II.--Christ's Descent into Hell: Latin. Second Version
A second Latin version of the descent into hell, told by two sons of Simeon raised from the dead.
The Gospel of Nicodemus; Part II.--The Descent of Christ into Hell: Greek Form
The Greek form of the descent narrative, on Christ's entry into the realm of the dead.
The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew
An infancy narrative that shaped medieval art, including the ox and ass at the manger.
The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
The birth and upbringing of Mary, drawn in brief from the older infancy traditions.
The Gospel of Thomas: First Greek Form
Infancy stories of the boy Jesus in Nazareth, unrelated to the sayings gospel of the same name.
The Gospel of Thomas: Latin Form
The Latin form of the infancy stories of Thomas, as they circulated in the West.
The Gospel of Thomas: Second Greek Form
A shorter Greek recension of the infancy stories, differing here and there from the first.
The History of Joseph the Carpenter
An Egyptian narrative of the life and death of Joseph, told in the voice of Jesus.
The Letter of Pontius Pilate, Which He Wrote to the Roman Emperor, Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ
A brief legendary letter in which Pilate reports the crucifixion to the emperor.
The Narrative of Joseph
A narrative attributed to Joseph of Arimathea, retelling the passion and the two thieves.
The Passing of Mary: First Latin Form
A Latin narrative of Mary's last days and the wonders reported at her death.
The Passing of Mary: Second Latin Form
The same story of Mary's last days, told with its own arrangement of the details.
The Protevangelium of James
The oldest of the infancy narratives, telling of Mary's birth, upbringing, and the nativity.
The Report of Pilate the Procurator Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ: First Greek Form
A short legendary report from Pilate to the emperor on the death and rising of Jesus.
The Report of Pilate the Procurator Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ: Second Greek Form
A fuller Greek form of Pilate's report, dwelling on the signs that followed the crucifixion.