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THE ACTS OF S. JOHN THE
EVANGELIST, mentioned in Epiphanius1 and S. Austin2, contain incredible Stories of this Apostle. The Encratites, Manichees and Priscillianists, made use of them: It is probable that the Author of the Synopsis, who is said to be Athanasius, may quote them under the title of S. John’s Voyage. These are thought to be the Acts of St. John, which are among the others published under the forged name of Abdias.
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