Peter was the first pope and Linus became the second pope when he died and Cletus became the third pope when he died. The same way Matthias replaced Judas Iscariot after he died in the book of Acts. Why we gotta play dumb about this?
The apocrypha ("hidden things" in Greek) refer to a collection of religious texts that weren't included in the official Bible (of either the Christian or Hebrew traditions). These texts offer a variety of perspectives on Jesus, some differing from the canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Here's a glimpse into what you might find:Different FocusSome apocrypha delve into Jesus' childhood, like the Gospel of Thomas which tells stories of his miraculous acts as a young boy. Others, like the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, elevate the role of women not seen much in the canonical gospels.Nature of ChristSome explore the divine nature of Jesus more intensely, as seen in the Gnostic gospels. The Gospel of the Ebionites, on the other hand, portrays Jesus as a vegetarian following a stricter interpretation of Jewish practices.
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