“The Apocryphal Jesus” S:1 E:1 The Influence of Apocrypha

S:1 E:1 The Influence of Apocrypha The term “apocrypha” comes from the Greek and means “hidden” or “secret.” The apocryphal writings of early Christians have a reputation for being heretical because they are not part of the New Testament’s 27 canonical books. But as you will learn in this first lecture, these early Christian writings have contributed greatly to Christian culture and doctrine. #Music, Philosophy & Religion