The Forbidden Library
Gospels, wisdom books and prophecies that were left out of the Bible, and other old texts that were set aside.
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On the Baptism BAttributed to St. AugustineChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
1–4 MaccabeesVarious Jewish authorsChallenging · 5–10 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Acts of Peter and AndrewAttributed to various early Christian authorsMedium level · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Apostolic FathersVarious early Christian authorsChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Lives of the ProphetsAnonymousChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Joseph and AsenethAnonymous Jewish scribeChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Apocalypse of AbrahamAttributed to AbrahamChallenging · 2–5 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Infancy Gospel of ThomasAttributed to Thomas the IsraeliteMedium level · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Apocalypse of Paul (Visio Pauli, Latin)Attributed to the Apostle PaulChallenging · 2–5 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Apocalypse of PaulAttributed to the Apostle PaulChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Gospel of the Nativity of MaryAttributed to St. MatthewChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Apostolic TraditionAttributed to Hippolytus of RomeChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Testament of MosesAnonymousChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Gospel of BartholomewTraditionally attributed to Bartholomew the ApostleMedium level · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Cave of TreasuresAttributed to Ephrem the SyrianChallenging · 2–5 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Acts of TitusAnonymous early Christian writerChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Tripartite TractateAnonymousChallenging · 2–5 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Clementine HomiliesAttributed to Clement of RomeChallenging · 10–20 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Clementine RecognitionsAttributed to Clement of RomeChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Polycarp to the PhilippiansAttributed to Polycarp of SmyrnaChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Manichaean Psalm-BookAttributed to the prophet ManiChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Vision of TundalAnonymousMedium level · 2–5 hPrint and large print at costRead free
The Life of Adam and EveAnonymousChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
Secret Gospel of MarkAttributed to MarkChallenging · Under 2 hPrint and large print at costRead free
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Books left out of the Bible
Gospels, wisdom books and prophecies that were left out of the Bible, and other old texts that were set aside. Each one complete as it survives, with a summary and a preview to try.
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