noun. Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.

noun. Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority; -- formerly used also adjectively. - John Locke.

"Little did these people know that apocrypha is apocryphal for a good reason, and not because it's dangerous (though I'm sure the Catholic Church saw it as such)."

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