theologoumena

Example:Some scholars consider theApocryphal writings to be of secondary importance in understanding Christian doctrine.

Definition:An apocryphal text is a religious or historical text that is considered spurious or not of divine origin but is included in a particular edition of a canon or is given recognition in some particular religious traditions.

Example:The deuterocanonical books are frequently cited in sermons and commentaries, serving as a bridge between the Old and New Testament.

Definition:Describing any of the books of the Old Testament accepted by some Christian churches as part of their canon but not by others, often these books are regarded as having a secondary status within the canon.