Noncanonical Gospels IV

With the discover of the Gospel of Thomas in 1943 in Nag Hammadi, there has been renewed interest in the importance of the Non-Canonical Gospel as important revelation of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. As we continue to study the source and significance of the Gospels collectively it is only appropriate to consider the relevance of these other Gospel sources. The Gospels were included in the final canon of Scripture based on

1. General and widespread acceptance
2. Antiquity and Apostolic Authority
3. Orthodoxy - was the text consistent with Old testament and eyewitness accounts.

Into this debate came the Discover of the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Peter. We will consider their source and relevance to understanding the whole picture of Jesus' message and ministry. The Gospel of Mark The Gospel of Matthew The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of John Lecture Slides: NonCanonical Gospels1