Peter, Apocalypse Of
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The Apocalypse of Peter is an early Christian apocryphal work dating to the second century CE, preserved in fragments and later translations, which describes vivid visions of the afterlife and ethical instruction.
What is the meaning of Peter, Apocalypse Of in the Bible?
The Apocalypse of Peter is an early Christian apocryphal work dating to the second century CE, preserved in fragments and later translations, which describes vivid visions of the afterlife and ethical instruction.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this text provides context for the diverse theological perspectives on judgment and the afterlife that circulated in early Christianity alongside the canonical scriptures.
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