The so-called apocryphal gospels are gospels forged under the apostles’ names during the centuries after Christ. None is earlier than the second half of the second century after Christ. While not very valuable as sources for the life of Jesus, they are significant to the church historian who wants to learn about the various competing movements, often deeply influenced by pagan gnostic philosophy, that the Christian church contended with during the first few centuries after Christ. Some of the apocryphal gospels include: Gospel of Peter Gospel of Thomas Gospel of the Hebrews Infancy Gospel of
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