Apocrypha

The term "Apocrypha" refers to a collection of ancient texts that are not considered canonical or authoritative by certain religious traditions, particularly in Christianity and Judaism. These writings include books that were excluded from the Bible, often because they were not deemed inspired or authentic by religious leaders. In some contexts, the Apocrypha is used to describe texts included in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) but not in the Hebrew Bible. The Apocrypha offers insights into the beliefs and practices of early Jewish and Christian communities.