Meaning Of The Word Apocrypha

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Apocrypha Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Apocrypha?

apocrypha in American English
a group of 14 books, not considered canonical, included in the Septuagint and the Vulgate as part of the Old Testament, but usually omitted from Protestant editions of the Bible
any writings, anecdotes, etc., of doubtful authenticity or authorship

Apocrypha in British English
noun: the 14 books included as an appendix to the Old Testament in the Septuagint and the Vulgate but not included in the Hebrew canon. They are not printed in Protestant versions of the Bible

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