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Wake, William, 1657-1737 |
| Title |
The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 1, Mary
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ" is a compilation of early Christian texts that were deemed apocryphal and subsequently excluded from the canonical New Testament. This work is attributed to multiple authors and was published in the late 19th to early 20th century. The book explores the original teachings and writings associated with Jesus and his apostles that were revered by the early Christian churches for the first four centuries but later suppressed by ecclesiastical authorities, particularly after the decisions made during the Nicene Council. In this book, readers will find various texts that provide insights into the life and teachings of pivotal figures in Christianity, such as the Virgin Mary, the apostles, and early Christian disciples. The narratives include the birth and early life of Mary, the events surrounding Jesus' conception, and encounters with significant figures like Joseph and angels. Holding an alternative perspective to mainstream Christianity, these writings emphasize themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention, while also critiquing the authority of church leaders who excluded these texts from theological discourse. The book invites readers to engage in deeper exploration of these texts and their implications for Christian belief and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Apocryphal books (New Testament)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6507 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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