noun a collection of books included in the Septuagint and Vulgate but excluded from the Jewish and Protestant canons of the Old Testament
Used to describe works of literature that are of questionable authenticity or authorship
May refer to historical documents or accounts that are of uncertain or disputed origin
Can be used in academic research to denote texts or sources that are not widely accepted or recognized
Specifically refers to the collection of Jewish writings that are not part of the Hebrew Bible but are included in some Christian Bibles
Refers to religious texts that are not considered part of the official canon of a particular religious tradition
In literature, the term apocrypha is used to refer to writings or works that are of doubtful authenticity or authorship, often considered to be outside of the traditional canon of a particular genre or period.
Historians may refer to apocryphal texts or sources when discussing events or figures from the past that are not well-documented or whose authenticity is debated.
In theology, apocrypha can refer to religious texts or writings that are not included in the official canon of a particular religious tradition, but are still considered important or influential by some believers.
Librarians may categorize certain books or documents as apocryphal when they are not officially recognized or included in the library's collection, but are still of interest or relevance to researchers or readers.