3rd Corinthians
Taken from the Armenian Canon. It has no new information, but explains Paul’s comment
about an earlier epistle to Corinth mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5.
Alexandrians
Some early church fathers included this in their list of books in the bible. See the paper
on "the Canon" at Bible Facts.
Ascension of Isaiah
This particular excerpt out of the Ascension of Isaiah gives an amazing prophesy about the
state of the Church in the end times.
Acts 29
Found in the archives of Constantinople, it reports to be the last chapter of the Book of
Acts.
Apocalypse of
Peter
This work is mentioned in the The Muratorian Canon Fragment.
The Didache
Also called the teaching of the twelve Apostles. Notice the legalistic parts on fasting.
Laodiceans
Recommended reading by Colossians 4
The Muratorian Canon Fragment
Not much is known about this work. It gives a listing of NT books and the reasons for them
being canonical. Notice that the OT apocrypha "the Wisdom of Solomon" is listed.
Simon Magus
Taken from Euesebius and other writings, this is the back ground of the Simon of Acts
8.
The Prince of Edessa
Euesebius mentions this is the letter that the prince sent to Jesus and the reply Jesus
sent back. The incident is recorded in John 12. If this is a true story this is the only
letter in existence that was written by Jesus Himself! |
Josephus
In 70 AD he wrote the history of the Jews form creation to the destruction
of the Temple in 70 AD. Lots of extra information in relation to the Old
Testament, but his earliest dates are way off. (downloads are up to
270k) Eusebius
Called the father of Church History, in 325 AD, he wrote 'Ecclesiastical
History.' This covers the times from Christ to 325. If you have never read
any Church History this is a must. (downloads are up to 115k)
Epistle of Barnabas
This work was first mentioned by Clement of Alexandria in 177. He and
many other Church fathers considered it scripture, written by Barnabas
the companion of Paul and one of the 70. However; others considered it
not scripture but the work of another in the second century. Most of
what it teaches is taught by scripture and/or the early church. Also
note it quotes 2 Esdras.
The
following is a list of apparent inaccuracies:
| Problem |
Answer |
Chapter 2
God did not command sacrifices? |
He quotes Jeremiah, which
states God wanted pure harts not corrupted sacrifices. |
Chapter 7
He says part of the goat
sacrificed to L'Adoni on the Day of Atonement was eaten. |
|
Chapter 10
Hare:
Weasel: |
Possibly these animals
were associated with Canaanite God and their practices |
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