Protevangelium of James (Pseudepigraphal work written about the mid-2nd century AD to enhance the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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• Protevangelium of James — ▪ pseudepigraphal work       pseudepigraphal (noncanonical and unauthentic) work written about the mid 2nd century AD to enhance the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Christian tradition. The story of Mary s childhood as given in the… …   Universalium

• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium