The texts exist. They're simply not included in the Bible. If you want to know, you'll have to read beyond the standard fare and look into apocryphal (i.e., not included in the Bible) texts. As Q says--- that choice, to know, will be yours.
Many of the found religious books were left out by the Catholic Church back in the 18th and 19th centuries due to their controversial versions that do not align with Jesus’ teaching.
That being said, it’s still very important to gain a different perspective and obtain knowledge about our religion from other sources, such as the rejected books and gospels.
Radically different from the Cannon Books of the Bible
The finding of the gospels of Thomas, Mary and Phillip in 1945 is, to this day, considered one of the most important discoveries when it comes to Christianity.
These texts provide a drastically different look on Jesus’ teaching and his life, which many frown upon.
Instead of being depicted as a suffering human, these books mainly describe Jesus as a divine creature whose teaching is about immortality.
Types of Books and Texts in the Bible
Two basic types of Christian books (both those included and excluded from the Bible) are the apocryphal and pseudepigraphal texts.
The meaning of the word Apocrypha is “hidden.”
In other words, some information about them still remains unknown.
Many of these works have been incorporated into Bibles for specific religious groups, such as Catholics or Protestants.
Some believe these works were written between the time of the writing of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
On the other hand, Pseudepigrapha is a term that refers to a false claim of authorship.
In other words, a specific text might claim to have been written by Peter, the disciple, but that claim was thought to be false.
Many of the excluded books that are on the list are considered to be pseudepigraphal texts.
As we successfully covered the full list of lost, removed or generally excluded books and stories from the official Bible, here are some of the well-known ‘lost’ books of the Bible, as well as why they are not part of the official Bible.
I like to have ALL the information. Interestingly, all my life I've asked questions about the Bible and am usually met with Bible versus and meant to feel inadequate. I want to comprehend, NOT just regurgitate or have blind faith. That just shuts me down.
"Many of these works have been incorporated into Bibles for specific religious groups, such as Catholics or Protestants.
Some believe these works were written between the time of the writing of the Old Testament and the New Testament".
I am skeptical of any human who made those decisions.
The texts exist. They're simply not included in the Bible. If you want to know, you'll have to read beyond the standard fare and look into apocryphal (i.e., not included in the Bible) texts. As Q says--- that choice, to know, will be yours.
[https://totallythedream.com/books-removed-from-the-bible/](The List of 75 Books Removed From the Bible)
The List of 75 Books Removed From the Bible
Many of the found religious books were left out by the Catholic Church back in the 18th and 19th centuries due to their controversial versions that do not align with Jesus’ teaching.
That being said, it’s still very important to gain a different perspective and obtain knowledge about our religion from other sources, such as the rejected books and gospels.
Radically different from the Cannon Books of the Bible The finding of the gospels of Thomas, Mary and Phillip in 1945 is, to this day, considered one of the most important discoveries when it comes to Christianity.
These texts provide a drastically different look on Jesus’ teaching and his life, which many frown upon.
Instead of being depicted as a suffering human, these books mainly describe Jesus as a divine creature whose teaching is about immortality.
Types of Books and Texts in the Bible Two basic types of Christian books (both those included and excluded from the Bible) are the apocryphal and pseudepigraphal texts.
The meaning of the word Apocrypha is “hidden.”
In other words, some information about them still remains unknown.
Many of these works have been incorporated into Bibles for specific religious groups, such as Catholics or Protestants.
Some believe these works were written between the time of the writing of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
On the other hand, Pseudepigrapha is a term that refers to a false claim of authorship.
In other words, a specific text might claim to have been written by Peter, the disciple, but that claim was thought to be false.
Many of the excluded books that are on the list are considered to be pseudepigraphal texts.
As we successfully covered the full list of lost, removed or generally excluded books and stories from the official Bible, here are some of the well-known ‘lost’ books of the Bible, as well as why they are not part of the official Bible.
Thank you for your thoughtful response.
I like to have ALL the information. Interestingly, all my life I've asked questions about the Bible and am usually met with Bible versus and meant to feel inadequate. I want to comprehend, NOT just regurgitate or have blind faith. That just shuts me down.
"Many of these works have been incorporated into Bibles for specific religious groups, such as Catholics or Protestants.
Some believe these works were written between the time of the writing of the Old Testament and the New Testament".
I am skeptical of any human who made those decisions.
So thanks Fren.
Am starting down that Bunny (as my grand daughter says) hole too.
I chose to know. 😉