Tony Burke
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Religious Studies prof., York University, Toronto; writes on Christian apocrypha
The Pericope Adulterae and the Gospel of Thomas. An eleventh century manuscript of the Gospels features a curious marginal reference to the Gospel of Thomas. To my knowledge, this reference is rarely mentioned in scholarship (please correct me if Iâm wrong!).
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NASSCAL
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Added to e-Clavis: Manuscripta apocryphorum ~ Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, gr. 1539 (10/11 c.) feat. Acts Andrew and Matthias and Martyrdom of Andrew.
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NASSCAL
11 days ago
Announcing the Sisters of Sinai Prize for Outstanding Scholarship in Christian Apocrypha. Two prizes are awarded every year: one to graduate students and one to early career scholars. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 1.
www.nasscal.com/the-sisters-...
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The Sisters of Sinai Prize
The Sisters of Sinai Prize for outstanding scholarship in Christian apocrypha is named in honor of Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson, sisters who are responsible for a number of significâŚ
https://www.nasscal.com/the-sisters-of-sinai-prize/
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Stephen Hopkins
22 days ago
Shameless book promotion time! Why buy my book? + Missionary lumberjacks (St Boniface) đŞ + A demon in an outhouse + Miltonic gloomy Satan + Jesus melting the gates of hell + A monastery built by a giant from hell
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175038/
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Manchester University Press - Translating hell
Translating hell - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of Translating hell by Stephen C. E. Hopkins
https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175038/
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NASSCAL
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Added to e-Clavis: Manuscripta apocryphorum ~ Cambridge, Trinity College, R. 13. 49 (16th cent.) featuring 1 Apocr. Apoc. John, Apoc. Paul, and others.
www.nasscal.com/manuscripta-...
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My third First Friday workshop. Do I get a jacket when I reach five?
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Jacob Lollar opens his workshop on Working with Manuscripts from the Mediterranean World. Thanks for hosting us
@jalollar.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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In Durham (UK) for a workshop. Found a faded ca. 1300 martyrdom cycle in the cathedral. From left: John in oil, Peter on an upside down cross, and Paul losing his head.
about 2 months ago
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NASSCAL
2 months ago
Check it out: volume 35 of the journal Apocrypha is now available!
www.brepols.net/products/IS-...
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NASSCAL
3 months ago
The Epistle of Christ from Heaven in an 7th/8th or 9th cent. inscription once embedded in wall in the Church of S. Maria Assunta in Piazzo (Italy). Now in the Museo diocesano of Brugnato.
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NASSCAL
3 months ago
Join us March 6 for the latest First Friday Christian Apocrypha Workshop with Jeremiah Coogan (Jesuit School of Theology).
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The Conversation U.S.
3 months ago
Some of Christianityâs most famous stories (like Peter being crucified upside down) arenât actually in the Bible. They come from the âapocrypha,â ancient Jewish and Christian texts that have shaped tradition for centuries, even if not every church considers them holy scripture.
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The apocrypha, Christianityâs âhiddenâ texts, may not be in the Bible â but they have shaped tradition for centuries
âApocryphaâ means âhiddenâ in Greek, but it is often used to describe texts that are outside the official biblical canon.
https://buff.ly/noq49we
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I watched it, so you don't have to. The Carpenter's Son, an adaptation (of sorts) of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
www.apocryphicity.ca/2026/02/07/m...
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Movie Review: The Carpenterâs Son (2025)
When I heard about The Carpenterâs Son, a film said to be based on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, I was excited. This was going to be the culmination of my lif
https://www.apocryphicity.ca/2026/02/07/movie-review-the-carpenters-son-2025/
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NASSCAL
4 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha ~ Revelation of the Blessed John, Apostle and Evangelist (a seventh-century text composed in Greek but extant in a single Latin manuscript).
www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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Peter Tarras
4 months ago
I haven't published a blog post since October last year. It was mostly preparing presentations that kept me from blogging, but my preoccupation with "AI" also seriously paralysed productivity and creativity. Anyway, here's a new post about an early Christian Arabic manuscript. I hope you enjoy it!
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Miscellaneous Identifications IV: A Missing Quire of the Arabic Apocrypha Codex among the New Finds
1. This is the fourth post in a series in which I document identifications associated with the work of early Christian Arabic scribes. You can find the first three posts here (I), here (II), and here ...
https://medisi.hypotheses.org/7125
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Candida Moss
5 months ago
How many Magi were there and were they descended from Seth? Check out this piece that draws on essential work by
@brentlandau.bsky.social
and
@evandeneykel.bsky.social
ial
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
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Were there three Nativity wise menâor twelve?
Early Christian sources differ on how many Magi visited the infant Jesus, and whether they were kings at all.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-were-the-magi-three-kings-wise-men-star-of-bethlehem-jesus-christmas-story-gospel-of-matthew
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Stephen Hopkins
5 months ago
Do you need last minute gift ideas for an enemy or antagonistic family member? Look no further:
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175038/
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I will be doing a live interview via Zoom Dec. 22 on apocryphal Christmas traditions. Join in and ask me some skill-testing questions! See the image and link below for information.
5 months ago
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
5 months ago
The Hired Hand and the Lost Gospel
www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...
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The Hired Hand And The Lost Gospel
This post brings together quite a few of my very long-term interests â in film, alternative Christian scriptures, esoteric religion and its presence in
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/?p=123356
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U of T Centre for Medieval Studies
5 months ago
"The Bible says little about Jesusâ childhood â but that didnât stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ârascalâ" - CMS Alum Mary Dzon writes for
@ca.theconversation.com
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theconversation.com/the-bible-sa...
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The Bible says little about Jesusâ childhood â but that didnât stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ârascalâ
Legends about Jesusâ early years that circulated in medieval Europe often drew on apocryphal texts.
https://theconversation.com/the-bible-says-little-about-jesus-childhood-but-that-didnt-stop-medieval-christians-from-enjoying-tales-of-him-as-holy-rascal-207475
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Stephen Hopkins
5 months ago
My baby is finally getting published! ...aaaand it's almost as expensive as a literal baby! đĽšâ¤ď¸đŁ
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NASSCAL
5 months ago
NASSCAL, AELAC, and Beyond Canon are collaborating on a conference/workshop to take place in Regensburg, 8-10 July 2025. The theme is "Early Christian Apocalypticism (II-V saec.): Contours, Contexts, and Social Functions." If you are interested in taking part contact
[email protected]
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I think (and hope) you tagged the wrong guy.
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Shopping for new books at SBL 2025? Here are some suggestions for titles related to Christian apocrypha.
www.apocryphicity.ca/2025/11/16/c...
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Christian Apocrypha Books to Look for at SBL 2025
The SBL Annual Meeting presents an ideal opportunity to check out new books on Christian apocrypha, and at substantial discounts. As you make your way through t
https://www.apocryphicity.ca/2025/11/16/christian-apocrypha-books-to-look-for-at-sbl-2025/
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The Carpenter's Son, Nicolas Cage's take on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, debuts tomorrow in the US. Not sure when it will make it to Canada. The Associated Press interviewed me for background in this preview article:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
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Nicolas Cage's 'The Carpenter's Son' turns an apocryphal text about Jesus' youth into a horror film
LOS ANGELES (AP) â In the second century, as the canonical Gospels were being copied and circulated throughout the Roman Empire, another text about the life of Jesus was simultaneously
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/nicolas-cages-the-carpenters-son-turns-an-apocryphal-text-about-jesus-youth-into-a-horror/article_fe460960-5bc3-50b6-b8d8-c958b86490f9.html
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Another year, another SBL annual meeting. Here is my usual list of all the Christian apocrypha papers on this year's program (including my own session on the Apocrypha of Symeon Metaphrastes).
www.apocryphicity.ca/2025/11/12/c...
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Christian Apocrypha at SBL 2025
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature runs from November 22 to 25 in Boston. The following is a list of all the sessions and individual
https://www.apocryphicity.ca/2025/11/12/christian-apocrypha-at-sbl-2025/
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Andrew Jacobs (he/him)
6 months ago
sale still ongoing! get you some Thecla on the cheap!
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NASSCAL
7 months ago
Join us Friday for the November 2025 First Friday workshop with Ivan Miroshnikov (University of Helsinki). Register at the email in the image below for the pre-circulated paper and Zoom link.
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Dr. Chance Bonar
7 months ago
Final reminder to submit an abstract by tomorrow for our apocryphal Christian literature conference at UVA this spring! Come join us!
www.nasscal.com/meetings/
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My interview on the Better Questions podcast. I came on to talk about Christian apocrypha but things took a turn when the host discovered I am an atheist. Oops. It was a fun conversation.
pod.link/1812806980/e...
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https://pod.link/1812806980/episode/NjhmZjNiNTQxOGJjZGFkMmFiNGZjNWVj
7 months ago
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Sarah Parkhouse
7 months ago
The first two books of our 'Coptic Gospels & Associated Texts' series with
@universitypress.cambridge.org
are now available to read online. The series provides thematic introductions & new translations to non-canonical gospels.
www.cambridge.org/core/series/...
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Coptic Gospels and Associated Texts
Welcome to Cambridge Core
https://www.cambridge.org/core/series/coptic-gospels-and-associated-texts/D94561D0842A725FFC0C4ED6680BB9B9
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NASSCAL
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Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha ~ the Gospel of Eve.
www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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NASSCAL
7 months ago
Announcing the launch of the open-access Journal of Christian Apocryphal Literature (JCAL). Sign up if you are interested in being a contributor or reviewer!
journals.aperio.press/jcal/submiss...
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NASSCAL
7 months ago
The new volume in NASSCAL's Early Christian Apocrypha series, The Martyrdom of Daniel and the Three Youths by Alexey Somov, is now available to order:
wipfandstock.com/979838524779...
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NASSCAL
7 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha ~ the Questions of Mary.
www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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I was interviewed by the AP last week about Nicolas Cageâs new film based on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas. First interview of many? My years of study on this text may finally pay off!
youtu.be/3GSUbJB0oOg?...
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The Carpenter's Son - Official Trailer | Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, FKA twigs | In Theaters Nov 14
YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
https://youtu.be/3GSUbJB0oOg?si=2SBCJoMT8QrT35GB
8 months ago
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NASSCAL
8 months ago
NASSCAL's October First Friday workshop will feature Ian Mills, with his paper "Canonizing Paul's Epistle to the Laodiceans." See the poster below for details on how to join.
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NASSCAL
8 months ago
We are thrilled to announce NASSCAL's first in-person gathering since 2018. Hosted once again by the University of Virginia. Come and tell us about your work. Details at
www.nasscal.com/meetings/
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Just arrived. Excited to dig in.
8 months ago
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This overlooked text is the prologue to Epistle of the Apostles in Ethiopic MSS.
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8 months ago
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Dan Batovici
8 months ago
Yesterday paper's recording: Ăngel Narro (València), â˘Theclaâs Increasing Authority from Early Christianity to Late Antiquityâ˘
genaut.univie.ac.at
@angelnarro.bsky.social
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GenAut | Ăngel Narro "Theclaâs Increasing Authority from Early Christianity to Late Antiquity"
YouTube video by The GenAut Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J549CVDR67A
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
8 months ago
The First Discovery of the Lost Scriptures
www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...
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The First Discovery Of The Lost Scriptures
Some years back, I published a lot at this site on the general subject of Alternative Scriptures, and their rediscovery in modern times. I found a lot to
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2025/08/the-first-discovery-of-the-lost-scriptures/
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NASSCAL
9 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha ~ the Fifteen Signs before Judgment, compiled by
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www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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NASSCAL
9 months ago
The NASSCAL First Fridays Workshop 2025/2026 season begins Sept. 5 at 12:00 (EDT) with Julia Snyder's essay "Apostles Behaving Badly? Violence in the Acts of Philip." Contact us if you would like to participate.
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I was interviewed on the Patristica podcast (
youtu.be/AVKCrvZODf4
) about the Apocrypha of Symeon Metaphrastes Project (a collaborative collection of translations; information here:
www.tonyburke.ca/the-apocryph...
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9 months ago
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NASSCAL
9 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha ~ the Conversion of Bartholomew.
www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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Janet Spittler
9 months ago
This arrived unexpectedly today!
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NASSCAL
9 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian apocrypha: On the Deaths of the Apostles, an apostolic list in Syriac and Sogdian.
www.nasscal.com/e-clavis-chr...
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NASSCAL
9 months ago
Added to e-Clavis: Christian Apocrypha ~ Teaching of the Lord, compiled by
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