Secret Book. The notion of secrecy was important for a wide variety of reasons. Thus the development of the "secret writings" amongst the Gnostics.

"Secret Book". The notion of secrecy was important for a wide variety of early Christians for many reasons. Thus the development of the "secret writings" amongst the Gnostics. (See "Apochryphon of James" and Apochryphon of John" Nag Hammadi Lib. NHL.)