Apocrypha
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What Does Apocrypha Mean?
- 偽經
- 次經
- 啟示錄
Apocrypha Pronunciation
/əˈpɒkrɪfə/
Apocrypha Definition
noun
Definition
Biblical or literary texts of dubious authenticity or authorship, often excluded from the canon of scripture.
In ZH
具有可疑真实性或作者身份的圣经或文学文本，通常被排除在经典经文之外。
How to Use Apocrypha in a Sentence
- The apocrypha includes various writings that are not considered canonical by many Christian denominations.
- Scholars debated the inclusion of certain texts in the apocrypha.
- Many versions of the Bible have an appendix featuring the apocrypha.
- The apocrypha provides insight into the beliefs of early Jewish and Christian communities.
- Some of the stories in the apocrypha are quite fascinating despite their controversial status.
Cultural Notes
The apocrypha is significant in discussions about the development of the biblical canon and is often studied in religious scholarship.