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==Non-canonical Gospels==

==Non-canonical Gospels==

In addition to the four [[synoptic]] or Canonical gospels, many other early texts claiming to record the accounts of Jesus's earthly ministry have survived.  Most notable among these is the [[Gospel of Thomas]], which some scholars believe may be nearly as old as the Canonical gospels, and contains additional sayings and teachings.  Recently, a [[Gospel of Judas]] surfaced, but this text is decidedly a later one, and its claim for any original authority is very slim.  These Gospels are considered [[apocryphal]] by most modern Christian denominations, and therefore not authoritative texts, but they have stirred considerable interest among theologians and many lay believers in early Christian beliefs.

In addition to the four [[synoptic]] or Canonical gospels, many other early texts claiming to record the accounts of Jesus's earthly ministry have survived.  Most notable among these is the [[Gospel of Thomas]], which some scholars believe may be nearly as old as the Canonical gospels, and contains additional sayings and teachings.  Recently, a [[Gospel of Judas]] surfaced, but this text is decidedly a later one, and its claim for any original authority is very slim.  These Gospels are considered [[apocryphal]] by most modern Christian denominations, and therefore not authoritative texts, but they have stirred considerable interest among theologians and many lay believers in the nature of early Christian beliefs.

 

[[Category:Bible]]

[[Category:Bible]]