Forgotten Scriptures

Author : Lee Martin McDonald
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664233570

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Forgotten Scriptures by Lee Martin McDonald Pdf

The early Christian church had a variety of Scriptures and other source material that informed their faith and shaped their thinking. But after a few centuries the church decided to keep the twenty-seven books of our present New Testament and to treat them as a canonical in faith and practice. But what of the other books? Many of them have survived and remain valuable for understanding the diversity of the early Christian church and the astounding claims of faith on which it was founded. Learning about these ancient documents need not threaten the church's current orthodoxy and authority; in fact, learning about these texts can help today's Christians form a deeper understanding of the early church.

Author : Robert Williamson Jr.
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506406275

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The Forgotten Books of the Bible by Robert Williamson Jr. Pdf

You're probably missing some of the most interesting books of the Bible. In the Jewish tradition, the five books known as "The Five Scrolls" perform a central liturgical function as the texts associated with each of the major holidays. The Song of Songs is read during Passover, Ruth during Shavuot, Lamentations on Tisha B'av, Ecclesiastes during Sukkot, and Esther during the celebration of Purim. Together with the five books of the Torah, these texts orient Jewish life and provide the language of the faith. In the Christian tradition, by contrast, these books have largely been forgotten. Many churchgoers can't even find them in their pew Bibles. They are rarely preached, come up only occasionally in the lectionary, and are not the subject of Bible studies. Thus, their influence on the lives and theology of many Christians is entirely negligible. But they deserve much more attention. With scholarly wisdom and a quick wit, Williamson insists that these books speak urgently to the pressing issues of the contemporary world. Addressing themes of human sexuality, grief, immigration, suffering and protest, ethnic nationalism, and existential dread, he skillfully guides readers as they rediscover the relevance of the Five Scrolls for today.

Author : Christopher J.H. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514006405

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The Message of Lamentations by Christopher J.H. Wright Pdf

The destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 587 BC is the likely setting for the book of Lamentations. This was the most traumatic event in Old Testament history, as Israel faced extreme human suffering, the destruction of the ancient city, national humiliation, and the undermining of all that was thought to be divinely guaranteed, such as the Davidic monarchy, the city of Zion, and the very temple of their God. It is out of such unspeakable pain that Lamentations speaks, through poetry of astonishing beauty and intricacy, although soaked in tears. If we neglect this book of the Bible, says Chris Wright, we miss the challenge and reward of wrestling with the massive theological issues that permeate it. How can suffering be endured alongside faith in an all-loving, good God? If death and destruction stalk the land, can Israel's faith in the covenant God of faithfulness and mercy be sustained? Through this commentary, Wright shows that we must not isolate Lamentations from the rest of the Bible, nor should we read the rest of the Bible without Lamentations. It is a crucial part of the narrative that still has many messages for us to learn from today. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Lamentations offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and a new interior design.

Author : William Hone
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780785833147

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The Lost Books of the Bible by William Hone Pdf

Collects the lost books of the Bible, sharing stories of Jesus as a child, discussing other miracles of Mary, and other tales not included in the New Testament.

Author : Rutherford H. Platt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955821461

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Lost Books of the Bible and the Forgotten Books of Eden by Rutherford H. Platt Pdf

What books were left out of the Bible and why? First issued in 1926, this is the most popular collection of apocryphal and pseudepigraphal literature ever published. Here, in one place, are the infancy gospels, the letter of Jesus to Abgarus, the Gospel of Nicodemus, the Legends of Paul and Thecla, the Epistles of Clement and Barnabus, the Shepherd of Hermas, the Books of Adam and Eve, the Secrets of Enoch, the Psalms and Odes of Solomon, the many Testaments of the Patriarchs, and many more ancient books which were highly revered, but ultimately left out of the Bible.

Author : Jason Breshears
Publisher : Book Tree
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781585091119

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The Lost Scriptures of Giza by Jason Breshears Pdf

After exploring every part of the Great pyramid both inside and out, the author reveals how it connects to history and predicts future events. He advances the idea that major cataclysms of the past occurred at specifically predicable times, and when the next world-wide catastrophe will come. If his predictions are accurate, we need to prepare.

Author : J.R. Porter
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780283142

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The Forgotten Bible by J.R. Porter Pdf

In the years leading up to the Common Era, the Jewish people drew faith from hundreds of sacred writings, many of which claimed to contain the words of prophets, kings and patriarchs—even Adam. Similarly, the early Christians produced a wealth of texts that the established Church dismissed or branded heretical: they range from legends about the boy Jesus to the mystical Gnostic gospels. Because these powerful, often beautiful works were written out of the Jewish and Christian Bibles, for centuries most remained unknown outside a small circle of theologians and academics. With profound scholarship, Professor J. R. Porter has now gathered these ancient texts in a richly illustrated anthology, pairing translated extracts in accessible, modern language with commentaries that illuminate their character and importance.

Author : Bart D. Ehrman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-15
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780195182507

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Lost Scriptures by Bart D. Ehrman Pdf

A companion volume to Lost Christianities, this remarkable anthology of long-lost Christian writings that were never included in the New Testaments includes fifteen additional gospels, thirteen epistles, five non-canonical Acts of the Apostles, Apocalypes and Secret Books, and brief introductions to each. History Dual Main. (Scripture)

Author : J. R. Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1627950729

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The Lost Bible by J. R. Porter Pdf

The Lost Bible presents a fascinating selection of sacred Jewish and Christian texts excluded from the Old and New Testaments by their compilers--unofficial scriptures that present alternative versions of Biblical characters and events.

Author : Joseph B. Lumpkin
Publisher : Fifth Estate
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1936533553

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The Encyclopedia of Lost and Rejected Scriptures by Joseph B. Lumpkin Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Lost and Rejected Scriptures: The Pseudepigrapha and Apocrypha - Section One - Lost Scriptures of the Old Testament - First Book of Adam and Eve, Second Book of Adam and Eve, First Book of Enoch, Second Book of Enoch (Secrets of Enoch), Third Book of Enoch (Hebrew Enoch), Jubilees, Jasher - Section Two - Apocalyptic Writings and the End of Days - Apocalypse of Abraham, Apocalypse of Thomas, 2 Baruch, War Scroll (Sons of Dark vs. Sons of Light) - Section Three - Lost Scriptures of the New Testament - Gospel of Philip, Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Apocryphon of John, Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Judas, Acts Chapter 29 - - Section Four - The Life and Times of Jesus - Infancy Gospel of James, Infancy Gospel of Thomas, Life of Joseph The Carpenter, Letters of Pilate, Life of Saint Issaa - Section Five - The Apocrypha - 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, 3 Maccabees, 4 Maccabees, Letter (Epistle) of Jeremiah, The Prayer of Azariah, 1 Baruch, Prayer of Manasseh (Manassas), Bel and the Dragon, Wisdom of Sirach, Wisdom of Solomon, Additions to Esther, Tobit, Judith, Susanna, Psalm 151, 1 Clements, Shepherd of Hermas, The Didache

Author : Tracie Miles
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781414456

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Love Life Again by Tracie Miles Pdf

In Love Life Again, Tracie reminds readers they each get only one life to live and inspires them not to take it for granted. Through compelling personal stories and powerful insights from Scripture, she helps women identify the stumbling blocks to their joy and offers tools and insights to take back control of their happiness. Every chapter ends with a practical call to action to motivate readers to begin loving their lives again. She also offers reflection questions, prayers, and creative ideas to help readers smile. Love Life Again helps readers learn how to live the abundant lives Jesus died for them to have, despite the circumstances they may face.

Author : Rutherford H. Platt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1631821121

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The Lost Books of the Bible by Rutherford H. Platt Pdf

Though apocryphal in nature, these books--suppressed by the Church Fathers--are fascinatiing and beautifully written. Here you can read for yourself many of the manuscripts which were excluded form the Cannon of Scripture, and discover new appreciation for those which were chosen.

Author : John J. Collins,Craig A. Evans,Lee Martin McDonald
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611649826

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Ancient Jewish and Christian Scriptures by John J. Collins,Craig A. Evans,Lee Martin McDonald Pdf

Ancient Jewish and Christian Scriptures examines the writings included in and excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture and explores the social settings in which some of this literature was viewed as authoritative and some was viewed either as uninspired or as heretical. John J. Collins, Craig A. Evans, and Lee Martin McDonald examine how those noncanonical writings demonstrate the historical, literary, and religious aspects of the culture that gave rise to the writings. They also show how literature excluded from the Jewish and Christian canons of Scripture remains valuable today for understanding the questions and conflicts that early Jewish and Christian faith communities faced. Through this discussion, contemporary readers acquire a broader understanding of biblical Scripture and of Jewish and Christian faith inspired by Scripture.

Author : Marcus Borg
Publisher : Ulysses Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781569751893

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The Lost Gospel Q by Marcus Borg Pdf

Presents the original teachings of Jesus written by his contemporaries and early followers

Author : Anonim
Publisher : In Christ NOW!
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781300175308

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In Christ Scriptures by Anonim Pdf