How has the Apocrypha been viewed throughout Church history? What can the Apocrypha add to one's understanding of the New Testament? In this episode, Stephen Russell shares the history of the canon, specifically considering how the Apocrypha was formed. Mr Russell ends the episode by presenting his view of the Apocrypha as being useful for history, but likely not scriptural.

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History of the Apocrypha in the Biblical Canon