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6 Apocalypse of Peter

The Apocalypse of Peter, likely dated to the second half of the 2nd century, is mentioned in the Muratorian Fragment alongside accepted texts like the Gospels and letters of Paul, but is disputed. It features graphic apocalyptic imagery and may have been influenced by Jewish apocalyptic literature while incorporating Christian themes. Manuscripts have been preserved in Ethiopia and an incomplete version was found in Egypt in 1887, with content suggesting it addresses a 'false Christ' and a false prophet, possibly linked to historical figures from the time.

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6 Apocalypse of Peter

The Apocalypse of Peter, likely dated to the second half of the 2nd century, is mentioned in the Muratorian Fragment alongside accepted texts like the Gospels and letters of Paul, but is disputed. It features graphic apocalyptic imagery and may have been influenced by Jewish apocalyptic literature while incorporating Christian themes. Manuscripts have been preserved in Ethiopia and an incomplete version was found in Egypt in 1887, with content suggesting it addresses a 'false Christ' and a false prophet, possibly linked to historical figures from the time.

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APOCALYPSE OF

PETER
Muratorian Fragment
▪ Usually dated second half of 2d century
▪ Lists four Gospels, 13 letters of Paul, two letters of
John, the letter of Jude, Revelation, as well as the
Apocalypse of Peter (disputed) and Wisdom of
Solomon
“ «Among the rejected writings must be
reckoned also the Acts of Paul, and the so-
called Shepherd, and the Apocalypse of Peter,
and in addition to these the extant epistle of

Apostles; and besides, as I said, the ”


Barnabas, and the so-called Teachings of the

Apocalypse of John, if it seem proper, which


some, as I said, reject, but which others class
with the accepted books.»
Eusebius, Church History 3.25.4.
Manuscripts
▪ Preserved in Ethiopia
▪ An incomplete manuscript discovered in Akhmin,
Egypt, in 1887
Date
▪ Probably before the middle of the 2d century
▪ Describes a «false Christ,» probably Bar Kokhba
(132-135)
▪ The false prophet may be Rabbi Akiba
Characteristics
▪ Apocalyptic work with very graphic descriptions of
heaven and hell
▪ Probably influenced by Jewish apocalyptics,
reworked in light of Christian theology

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