Coptic literature abounds with references to books that never existed as physical objects in their own right. This article explores the role of fictional specifically a selection apocrypha deriving from entire period literary production. Whether presented apostolic, prophetic, or angelic; earthly heavenly; historical contemporary, could function veracity devices, authority claims, materials for...

During the 2nd–5th centuries, usual format of canonical gospel title is “The Gospel According to [person]”. While becoming well-established in this period, reused and transformed when naming apocryphal gospels. In order study meaning emerging titles, claims these titles will be analysed determine who each presents as gospel’s source (often a divine figure) implied that author human person). By ...

Ancient angels as key to modern society The making of Angels in Late Antiquity: Theology and Aesthetics (ALATA)” combines texts (in Greek, Coptic, Syriac) images (chiefly ancient mosaics) research the origins Christian angels’ figures.