Date of composition

• Mid-100s.

Biography of Jesus?

• Probably, but from Apelles' perspective.

Type of Apocrypha (heretical or in error (made up))

• Heretical.

Length

• Unknown, all we have are scattered references to Apelles and his gospel.
• No quotes from the Gospel of Apelles exists.

Summary

• Apelles was initially a follower of Marcion (He believed in two gods: The Old Testament god who was violent, and the New Testament god who was loving and the father of Jesus.). He began to disagree with him, especially after meeting a woman named Philomena, who claimed to have divine proclamations. He wrote this gospel in reflection of new understandings gained through her.