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The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus The Christ The Gospel of the Birth of Mary Archbishop Wake The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Nativity of Mary, or the Birth of the Virgin Mary, refers to a Christian feast day celebrating the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The modern canon of scripture does not record Mary's birth. The earliest known account of Mary's birth is found in the Protoevangelium of James (5:2), an apocryphal text from the late second century, with her parents known as Saint Anne and Saint Joachim.

The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus Christ is a fascinating collection of early Christian texts that were excluded from the traditional Bible. This book offers readers a unique insight into the diverse viewpoints and beliefs of the early Christians, shedding light on alternative interpretations of Jesus's teachings. The writing style varies among the different texts, ranging from poetic to theological, providing a comprehensive look at the literary richness of these suppressed texts within the context of the New Testament. The inclusion of these texts challenges traditional views of Christianity and offers a fresh perspective on the religion's origins and development. Various, the author of this collection, curated these texts to highlight the diversity of early Christian thought and the complexity of the historical context in which they were written. Various's meticulous selection and organization of these suppressed texts demonstrate a deep understanding of early Christian history and theology, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. I highly recommend The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus Christ to readers seeking a deeper understanding of early Christianity and a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the diversity of beliefs within the early Christian community and challenges readers to reexamine their preconceived notions of the New Testament.

This incisive critique thoroughly and convincingly debunks the claims that recently discovered texts such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and even the Dead Sea Scrolls undermine the historical validity of the New Testament. Jenkins places the recent controversies surrounding the hidden gospels in a broad historical context and argues that, far from being revolutionary, such attempts to find an alternative Christianity date back at least to the Enlightenment. By employing the appropriate scholarly and historical methodologies, he demonstrates that the texts purported to represent pristine Christianity were in fact composed long after the canonical gospels found in the Bible. Produced by obscure heretical movements, these texts have attracted much media attention chiefly because they seem to support radical, feminist, and post-modern positions in the modern church. Indeed, Jenkins shows how best-selling books on the "hidden gospels" have been taken up by an uncritical, drama-hungry media as the basis for a social movement that could have powerful effects on the faith and practice of contemporary Christianity.

The Gospel of The Birth of Mary The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus The Christ Translated from the Original Tongues, With Historical References to their authenticity, by Archbishop Wake and other Learned Divines The modern canon of scripture does not record Mary's birth. The earliest known account of Mary's birth is found in the Protoevangelium of James (5:2), an apocryphal text from the late second century, with her parents known as Saint Anne and Saint Joachim. In the case of saints, the Church commemorates their date of death, with Saint John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary as the few whose birth dates are commemorated. The reason for this is found in the singular mission each had in salvation history, but traditionally also because these alone (besides the prophet Jeremiah, Jer 1:5) were holy in their very birth (for Mary, see Immaculate Conception; John was sanctified in Saint Elizabeth's womb according to the traditional interpretation of Lk 1:15). Devotion to the innocence of Mary under this Marian title is widely celebrated in many cultures across the globe.