Welcome

Does the world need another blog? Apparently yes, it does, because this is the first and only blog devoted to the study of the Christian apocrypha.

The genesis of Apocryphicity occurred at a conference on the Christian apocrypha in Ottawa back in September (more on this conference later). In a conversation with Jim Davilla of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland (and administrator of the paleo-Judaica blog) about the apocrypha on the internet, I mentioned that there were no blogs focusing on Christian apocrypha. It was suggested at the time that someone should create one. I guess that someone is me.

As the blurb to the left states I see the objectives of this blog as to inform scholars and non-scholars about developments in the study of this literature and to aid those interested in particular texts or projects to share their knowledge with others. The value of the blog depends on how much energy is put into it by participants—that would be you. I will endeavour to post information as I encounter it but the blog will be stronger the more informed I am. So, don’t be shy: e-mail me if you are aware of news on the apocrypha (discoveries, major studies, popular media, etc.) that I have missed, or if you are working on a project and seek input from others.

I look forward to hearing from you.