New Testament apocrypha New Testament apocrypha The New Testament apocrypha (singular apocryphon) are a number of writings by early Christians that give accounts of Jesus and his teachings, the nature of God, or the teachings of his apostles and of their lives. Some of these writings have been cited as scripture by early Christians, but since the fifth century a widespread consensus has emerged limiting the New Testament to the 27 books of the modern canon. Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches generally do not view these New Testament apocrypha as part of the Bible. The word "apocrypha" means "things put away"
New English Bible Arthur Norrington, Anne Ridler, Canon Adam Fox, Dr. John Carey, and the Conveners of the Translation Panels. Professor G. W. Anderson, Principal Matthew Black, Professor J. Y. Campbell, J. A. F. Gregg, H. St J. Hart, Professor F. S. Marsh, Professor John Mauchline, Dr. H. G. Meecham, Professor C. R. North, Professor O. S. Rankin, Dr. Nigel Turner. New English Bible The New English Bible (NEB) is an English translation of the Bible. The New Testament was published in 1961 and the Old Testament (with the Apocrypha) was published in 1970. In 1989, it was significantly revised and republished as