Explore how hidden texts shaped beliefs and boundaries in the early church. Discover the untold stories.
What Do the Apocryphal Writings Reveal About Early Christianity and Heresy?
What Role Does the Apocrypha Play in Christian Theology?
Explore the intriguing place of Apocrypha in Christian tradition, its acceptance, and its historical significance.
How Should Christians Understand the “Gospel of Judas”?
Explore the controversial Gospel of Judas. What does it reveal about early Christian thought?
What is the Gospel of Thomas, and How Does It Compare to the Canonical Gospels?
Delve into the mystery of the Gospel of Thomas. How does it stack up against traditional gospels? Explore the contrasts and curiosities.
What is the Gospel of Barnabas?
Explore the origins and claims of the Gospel of Barnabas. See how it aligns with or differs from established Christian teachings.
The New Testament Apocrypha
Uncover the mysteries of the New Testament Apocrypha. Explore their historical and religious significance in early Christianity.
The Apocryphal “Gospels” Outside the New Testament
The article explores various non-canonical gospels and Apocryphal works that circulated during the early centuries of Christianity but were not included in the Bible's New Testament. Factors such as alignment with apostolic teachings and overall theological consistency influenced their exclusion. Examples include the Gospels of Truth, Philip, the Egyptians, Hebrews, and later Apocryphal writings like the "Acts of Paul" and the "Acts of Peter."
What Is the “Gospel of Judas” and Did It ‘Change the History of Early Christianity’?
“THIS is big. A lot of people are going to be upset.” “This changes the history of early Christianity.” (Andrew Cockburn, “The Judas Gospel,” National Geographic, May 2006, p. 91) These overly dramatic in the extreme statements came from scholars who, with open arms, welcomed, the publication of the “Gospel of Judas.” Did these predictions come true?
