Bible Apocrypha Now 0.2.0

The "Bible Apocrypha Now" application offers users offline access to a diverse range of Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal texts, contributing to the understanding of biblical literature beyond the accepted canon.

The app contains curated collections of noteworthy texts that have been historically significant yet largely overlooked. These collections include:

• Lost Books of the Bible: This collection features New Testament Apocryphal texts, translated by Rutherford H. Platt Jr. in 1926. These writings, valued by early Christians, explore topics such as the childhood of Jesus and correspondence between Paul and Seneca. Key titles include:
  • The Gospel of the Birth of Mary
  • Protevangelion
  • The First Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ
  • Thomas's Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ
  • The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa
  • The Gospel of Nicodemus
  • The Acts of Paul and Thecla
  • Letters of Herod and Pilate
• Forgotten Books of Eden: This collection contains texts excluded from the Old Testament canon, often considered apocryphal or pseudepigraphal. Addressing themes such as creation and the lives of biblical figures, notable titles include:
  • The First Book of Adam and Eve
  • The Secrets of Enoch
  • The Psalms of Solomon
• Catholic Deuterocanonicals: These books are regarded as part of the Old Testament canon by Catholics but are deemed apocryphal by Protestants and Jews. Titles such as Tobit and Judith form part of this collection.
• Orthodox Deuterocanonicals: This group includes texts accepted by Orthodox denominations but considered apocryphal by other branches of Christianity. Key texts consist of 1 Ezra and Prayer of Azariah.

Additional features enhance the user experience:

• Audio functionality for listening to verses from the apocryphal books.
• A daily verse from various collections, promoting engagement with these texts.
• Options for marking verses, adding personal notes, and conducting verse searches.
• Social media sharing capabilities for selected verses.

This application presents an intriguing exploration into these lesser-known biblical texts, offering both scholarly insights and personal reflections for those interested in expanding their understanding of religious literature.

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