E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Gospel of Nicodemus (The).
Sometimes called “The Acts of Pilate” (Acta Piltu), was the main source of the “Mysteries” and “Miracle Plays” of the Middle Ages; and although now deemed apocryphal, seems for many ages to have been accepted as genuine.
tu), was the main source of the “Mysteries” and “Miracle Plays” of the Middle Ages; and although now deemed apocryphal, seems for many ages to have been accepted as genuine.
