The Apocalypse of Paul
- Date of account
- Probably 3rd–4th century; Greek original with later expansions and translations
- Location
- Cosmic and otherworldly realms; Christian apocalyptic geography
- Source
- model_recalled_reference
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
The Apocalypse of Paul is an early Christian apocryphal vision describing an ascent and tour through punishments, judgment, paradise, cosmic regions, and the fate of souls. It became influential in later Latin and vernacular traditions, including medieval visionary literature. Its value for this domain is comparative: it provides a structured model for guided travel through inaccessible sacred spaces, even though it is not an Arctic or maritime narrative. Textual recensions differ substantially, and scholarly work emphasizes growth, translation, and adaptation rather than a single stable eyewitness account.
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