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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 the nature of 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 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]]