Canon Status
Not canonical in any tradition. Widely read in the early Church.
Date & Provenance
Composed in Greek in the 3rd century CE.
Language & Manuscripts
Greek, Coptic, and Latin fragments. The work dates to the 3rd century CE.
Why It Matters for Study
Presents Andrew's miracles, teachings, and martyrdom on an X-shaped cross. Important for understanding the development of Andrew's tradition and the history of the apocryphal Acts.
" And Andrew said, I worship the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was crucified for our salvation." — Acts of Andrew (paraphrase)
Read the Text & External Resources
Public-domain translations and scholarly databases where the text can be read online or downloaded.
- Acts of Andrew — Early Christian Writings Full translation and scholarly resources.
- Acts of Andrew — Sacred Texts Public-domain translation.
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Further Reading
Elliott, J. K. The Apocryphal New Testament. Oxford, 1993.
Prieur, J.-M. Acta Andreae. Brepols, 1989.
Schneemelcher, W. New Testament Apocrypha. Westminster John Knox, 1991.