apocrypha
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/əˈpɑːkrɪfə/
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/əˈpɒkrɪfə/
Books or texts that are related to the Bible but are not included in the official version.
The apocrypha contains stories and teachings that some people believe should be part of the Bible.
Documents or writings that are not genuine or are of doubtful authenticity.
The historian questioned the authenticity of the letters, considering them as possible apocrypha.