The Letter to the Philippians is an epistle composed around AD 110 to 140 by Polycarp of Smyrna, one of the Apostolic Fathers, from Antioch to the early Christian church in Philippi. The letter is one of a number believed to have been written by Polycarp. The letter was composed in Greek, but the Greek
The Shepherd of Hermas was written around 150-250 AD in Rome . In early Christianity, it was listed between the Acts of the Apostles and the Acts of Paul. The book consists of five visions granted to Hermas, a former slave. This is followed by twelve mandates or commandments, and ten similitudes, or parables. Part
The Shepherd of Hermas was written around 150-250 AD in Rome . In early Christianity, it was listed between the Acts of the Apostles and the Acts of Paul. The book consists of five visions granted to Hermas, a former slave. This is followed by twelve mandates or commandments, and ten similitudes, or parables. Part
The Shepherd of Hermas was written around 150-250 AD in Rome . In early Christianity, it was listed between the Acts of the Apostles and the Acts of Paul. The book consists of five visions granted to Hermas, a former slave. This is followed by twelve mandates or commandments, and ten similitudes, or parables. Part
"When He was come near, He beheld the city and wept over it" --Luke 19:41 Have you ever seen a strong man weep? Powerful lessons can be learned from the tears of great leaders. Who can forget King David's moaning over the death of proud, rebellious Absalom: "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!
The following was written by Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian writer, to the Trallians, an ancient Greek city in Turkey's Aegean Region. It is believed to have been written around 100 AD while Ignatius was being transported from Antioch, Syria to his execution in Rome. Note: As with any apocryphal writing, Christians must take care
The following was written by Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian writer, to the Magnesians, an ancient Greek city in Ionia. It is believed to have been written around 100 AD. Note: As with any apocryphal writing, Christians must take care to recognize historical writings regarding Christianity may have ulterior motives and thus, can contradict our
The Gospel of Nicodemus claimed to have been derived from original Hebrew work written by Nicodemus who appears in the book of John as an associate of Jesus. It is believed to have been written around 400 AD. The text contains multiple parts which appear to be uneven in style and written by different hands.
The Gospel of Nicodemus claimed to have been derived from original Hebrew work written by Nicodemus who appears in the book of John as an associate of Jesus. It is believed to have been written around 400 AD. The text contains multiple parts which appear to be uneven in style and written by different hands.
Note: As with any apocryphal writing, Christians must take care to recognize historical writings regarding Christianity may have ulterior motives and thus, can contradict our biblical texts. They are presented here for research purposes. The Letter of Pontius Pilate, Which He Wrote to the Roman Emperor, Concerning Our Lord Jesus Christ. Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Cæsar the emperor,