"A new key to understanding the Gospel of Thomas and other Lost Scriptures. Proposes a theory called Binary Soul Doctrine which allows for both reincarnation and an eternal afterlife. Offers fresh insights on the beliefs and politics of the early church founders, and helps explain the current flight from traditional religions"--Provided by publisher.

Apocryphal texts are non-canonical books, similar to texts of biblical origin written just after Jesus' crucifixion. Although they are not part of the Scripture, these verses are authentic to their time. These pages contain, among others, stories of Jesus as a child and the other miracles that Mary made. Lovers of biblical literature will find here obscure, but unquestionable, origin texts authentic to the time. Contained here are several remarkable...

"Join National geographic and a team of biblical scholars as they race to determine the authenticity of this ancient document, piecing together its delicate pages before they turn to dust. With movie-quality dramatizations and insightful analysis by the world's foremost experts, the gospel of Judas reveals a new account of Jesus' betrayal to the modern world."--Container.

Learn about the missing chapters that were excluded from the Bible by the early church and how they have been discovered by modern scholars.

Over the past century, numerous lost scriptures have been discovered, authenticated, translated, debated, celebrated. Many of these documents were as important to shaping early Christian communities and beliefs as what we have come to call the New Testament; these were not the work of shunned sects or rebel apostles, not alternative histories or doctrines, but part of the vibrant conversations that sparked the rise of Christianity. These scriptures...

Gain a new perspective on early Christian life and history.