Apocrypha
Works of unknown authorship or of doubtful origin
Summary
Apocrypha are biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of scripture, some of which might be of doubtful authorship or authenticity. In Christianity, the word apocryphal (ἀπόκρυφος) was first applied to writings that were to be read privately rather than in the public context of church services. Apocrypha were edifying Christian works that were not always initially included as canonical scripture.
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I found the source from which the original sentence copied the statement from. I was not sure whether to leave the unquoted original statement be or to just add a point of reference for a more experienced editor to go through so I just left an automatic citation for the original work.
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Removed the false definition. The meaning of Apocrypha means hidden writings.
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pseudepigraphical texts exist both within and without the common biblical canon
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