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xxviii of the Evangelical history. The nearest approach to such a compilation as I refer to, may have been that of Papias, but it is almost wholly lost, and therefore we cannot say positively that it had the character in question. Of the lost Apocryphal Gospels which we read of, some were mainly compilations from those in the Canon, and are not included in the plan of the present work.

The learned reader who desires to study more closely this matter should have recourse to the Essay of Dr. Tischendorf "De Evangeliorum Apocryphorum Origine et Usu," 1851. He may also study the work of M. Nicolas, who mentions other authorities; but I repeat my dissent from many of his opinions.

what has been said of the intention of these documents, it may seem needless to speak of their uses, but a moment's reflection will show that the two things are different. It is quite true that some of the uses to which they have been applied