Posted on 02/28/2015 5:16:22 PM PST by RnMomof7
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Then why not the Gospel of Thomas?
Which bible?
Ha! Because the Catholic Church said so and 1500 years later some protesters pulled the Apocryphal made other changes and went their own way. 500 years later, some guy that doesn’t fully know history writes this article.
You, again...
Let me suggest book #67:
“How to Win Friends and Influence People”
The Gnostic Gospels is a collection of about 52 ancient texts based upon the teachings of several spiritual leaders, written from the 2nd to the 4th century AD. The sayings of the Gospel of Thomas, compiled circa 140, may include some traditions even older than some of the gospels of the New Testament, possibly as early as the second half of the first century.[1] These gospels are not part of the standard Biblical canon of any mainstream Christian denomination, and as such are part of what is called the New Testament apocrypha. Recent novels, films, and video games that refer to the gospels have increased public interest.[2][3]
The word gnostic comes from the Greek word gnosis, meaning "knowledge", which is often used in Greek philosophy in a manner more consistent with the English "enlightenment". Some scholars continue to maintain traditional dating for the emergence of Gnostic philosophy and religious movements.[4] It is now generally believed that Gnosticism was a Jewish movement which emerged directly in reaction to Christianity.[5] The name Christian gnostics came to represent a segment of the Early Christian community that believed that salvation lay not in faith in Christ, but in psychic or pneumatic souls learning to free themselves from the material world via the revelation.[6] According to this tradition, the answers to spiritual questions are to be found within, not without.
The documents which comprise the collection of gnostic gospels were not discovered at a single time, but rather as a series of finds. The Nag Hammadi Library was discovered accidentally by two farmers in December 1945 and was named for the area in Egypt where it had been hidden for centuries.[7] Other documents included in what are now known as the gnostic gospels were found at different times and locations, such as the Gospel of Mary, which was recovered in 1896 as part of the Akhmim Codex and published in 1955. Some documents were duplicated in different finds, and others, such as with the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, only one copy is currently known to exist. Although the manuscripts discovered at Nag Hammadi are generally dated to the 4th century, there is some debate regarding the original composition of the texts. A wide range and the majority of scholars date authorship of the Gnostic gospel of Nag Hammadi to the 2nd and 3rd century.[8] Scholars with a focus on Christianity tend to date the gospels mentioned by Irenaeus to the 2nd century, and the gospels mentioned solely by Jerome to the 4th century[citation needed]. The traditional dating of the gospels derives primarily from this division. Other scholars with a deeper focus on pagan and Jewish literature of the period tend to date primarily based on the type of the work[citation needed]:
The only book which to me seems not to belong is the Book of Job.
On the other hand, people a lot smarter than me included it so I must be wrong.
bkmrk
Thanks again.
or the 3rd book of Corinthians, the Gospel of Judas, etc...
I am confused, help me understand. Are you saying the Bible was canonized by the Catholic Church?
Who are the protesters? The Protestants? What changes to the Bible did they make?
This guy does not know history? What is his particular lack of history?
These are genuine, sincere questions.
Weeks?
Really?
How about a lifetime re-inventing the wheel?
Many very learned and respected individuals have done that. If one has a lot of free time, and nothing else to do (besides throw religious hand grenades just for fun) how about just taking advantage of the existing body of work, both pro and con?
I really won't live long enough to learn all the ancient languages necessary to "persuade" myself first hand. I have neither the need nor the time to go there.
Ya know what is really funny is that right before I reverted to the Catholic Church I used to say stupid stuff like this all the time. Please keep it up that will make your return so much sweeter. Praying for you and the rest of the fallen.
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If you want a really good Bible Study, tune into Freeper left that other site’s “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” threads every day. Included are pictures, scriptures, and a short summary. I am going back to review all of the posts under that title. It has been such a blessing. Just type in “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” and you will see what I mean. What a wonderful experience.
Ping for AM
Paul quoted from Job in both Romans 11:35 and 1 Corinthians 3:19. James 5:11 refers to Job as an example of perseverance. And in Ezekiel 14:14, Job is mentioned along with Noah and Daniel. Those are a few reasons I believe it’s both historically true and inspired.
My pastor preached a series on Job over a period of six months or so. It was one of the most beneficial studies I’ve ever been through. It ended more than a year ago and people in my congregation are still discussing it. If you want to understand Satan and how the world system operates, study Job.
“How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Not needed.
The Gospel of John is replete with how to love your neighbor and how God gives His love.
Are you saying you came home to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church?
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