What were some examples of New Testament works and writings that were not included in the Bible?

General texts concerning Jesus

• Coptic Apocalypse of Paul (distinct from the Apocalypse of Paul)
• Gospel of Truth.
• Gnostic Apocalypse of Peter (distinct from the Apocalypse of Peter)
• Letter of Lentulus.
• Pistis Sophia.
• Second Treatise of the Great Seth.

What is found in the New Testament?

The New Testament contains 27 books written in Greek by 15 or 16 different authors between 50 C.E and 120 C.E. It can be divided into 4 groups: Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and Apocalypse. The New Testament contains 4 Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

What books have been omitted from the Bible?

How Many Books Were Removed From The Bible?

• 1 Esdras.
• 2 Esdras.
• Tobit.
• Judith.
• The rest of Esther.
• The Wisdom of Solomon.
• Ecclesiasticus.
• Baruch with the epistle Jeremiah.

What is the main message of the New Testament?

Christians see in the New Testament the fulfillment of the promise of the Old Testament. It relates and interprets the new covenant, represented in the life and death of Jesus, between God and the followers of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Who was Jesus real father?

Summary of Jesus’ life He was born to Joseph and Mary sometime between 6 bce and shortly before the death of Herod the Great (Matthew 2; Luke 1:5) in 4 bce. According to Matthew and Luke, however, Joseph was only legally his father.

What kind of crimes are in the Old Testament?

Overview. The biggest single set of crimes are sexual in nature, usually punishable by the death penalty, followed by a whole set of religious prohibitions. It should be noted that things we consider sexual crimes (like rape and child abuse) are not what the Old Testament is talking about.

What does the New Testament say aboutcruelty?

Cruelty in the New Testament Matthew Those who bear bad fruit will be cut down and burned “with unquenchable fire.” 3:10, 12 Jesus strongly approves of the law and the prophets. He hasn’t the slightest objection to the cruelties of the Old Testament.

What is the most unpleasant character in the Bible?

A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them. – Lev.20:27 The God of the Old Testament has got to be the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous, and proud of it, petty, vindictive, unjust, unforgiving, racist.

What crimes in the Bible merit this particular horrible fate?

One can wonder why these crimes in particular merit this especially horrible fate. Consuming blood ( Genesis 9:4, Leviticus 17:10 ). Eating a cheeseburger or anything that mixes meat and dairy ( Exodus 23:19 ). Sacrificing anything with yeast or honey ( Leviticus 2:11 ).