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Gospel of Peter
An early (2nd century) and likely docetic pseudepigraphic gospel, the Gospel of Peter is explicitly ascribed to the apostle Peter. It recounts the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, exonerating Pilate for all wrongdoing.
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