apocrypha
noun
apoc·ry·pha
ə-ˈpä-krə-fə
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: writings or statements of dubious authenticity
2
capitalized
a
: books included in the Septuagint and Vulgate but excluded from the Jewish and Protestant canons of the Old Testament see Bible Table
b
: early Christian writings not included in the New Testament
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