The Lost and Hostile Gospels by S. Baring-Gould
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"The Lost and Hostile Gospels" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines early Christian texts that were lost or deemed anti-gospel, focusing on the Toledoth Jeschu and the Petrine and Pauline Gospels from the first three centuries. Baring-Gould investigates the context of these writings, their significance, and the theological debates surrounding them, illustrating the complex dynamics within early Christianity. The opening of this
detailed essay discusses the silence of key historical figures like Josephus regarding Jesus and early Christianity, raising questions about why no contemporary accounts exist outside Christian writers. Baring-Gould posits that this silence may stem from the historical context of the early Church, which he suggests resembled the Essenes in practices and beliefs. He indicates that Jewish historians might have avoided mentioning Christianity due to its perceived association with a sect that had diverged from traditional Judaism, emphasizing the misunderstandings and tensions between Jewish and Gentile interpretations of faith during the foundational years of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 33006730 |
| Title |
The Lost and Hostile Gospels An Essay on the Toledoth Jeschu, and the Petrine and Pauline Gospels of the First Three Centuries of Which Fragments Remain |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Apocryphal Gospels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45620 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2014 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 711 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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