The Gospel of Judas. Should they be included in the bible? (1 Viewer)

[Hatuey]

I was sitting at work and someone left a copy of national geographic near my desk so I picked it up - it had an article about the gospels of judas and it's contents and I found them to be very interesting but then it got me thinking - shouldnt this gospel be included in the bible? Yes or No? I didnt want results to be displayed so I didnt add a poll - I just want the opinions of the christians here.

 

[Spartacus FPV]

There were lots of "other gospels" that didnt make Bishop Irenaeus's cut of the bible. Early Christians still read what they wanted anyways, the Gospel of Judas didnt stand the test of time it would seem.

 

[tecoyah]

I read these scriptures a couple years ago...(before it was cool), and though fascinating, there are parts that might not fare well with the more....fundamental practitioners of Christian Dogma.

I can see why it was left out.

 

[WI Crippler]

I too heard of the gospel of Judas a year or two ago, and althogh I haven't read it, or studied up on it, It did make me think about the selection process for the gospels, and other books that were left out. How much was in those books that are left out, and what would have the impact been??

 

[tecoyah]

I too heard of the gospel of Judas a year or two ago, and althogh I haven't read it, or studied up on it, It did make me think about the selection process for the gospels, and other books that were left out. How much was in those books that are left out, and what would have the impact been??

If you have the time....I found much on this site....enlightening

The Development of the Canon of the New Testament - Writings

 

[Patrickt]

I believe there are a total of 21 excluded documents. Since I'm not a Christian it isn't my business what is or is not included in a religious book. The Bible is not an historical document but a religious one so I suppose the followers of the religion can decide what to include or exclude.

I would be fairly strong in my feelings that a Bible or a Koran does not have to be "politically correct."

 

[Hatuey]

I believe there are a total of 21 excluded documents. Since I'm not a Christian it isn't my business what is or is not included in a religious book. The Bible is not an historical document but a religious one so I suppose the followers of the religion can decide what to include or exclude.

I would be fairly strong in my feelings that a Bible or a Koran does not have to be "politically correct."

Well according to most christians the bible would be a historical document as it is based on historical events.

 

[Gibberish]

I was sitting at work and someone left a copy of national geographic near my desk so I picked it up - it had an article about the gospels of judas and it's contents and I found them to be very interesting but then it got me thinking - shouldnt this gospel be included in the bible? Yes or No? I didnt want results to be displayed so I didnt add a poll - I just want the opinions of the christians here.

The Gospel of Judas falls into the same pile of heresy as the Gospel of Thomas, Philip, and Mary.

The Gospels that were added were added for specific reasons, they all added or enforced the basis of Christianity and/or helped Pagan's convert to Christianity (which was the main goal of creating a single Christian church), as agreed upon at the Council on Nicea.

The Gospel's in today's bible are also known to be edited from their original form to leave out any objectionable or suspicious entries. This of course cannot be proven besides from historical writings of the time because NONE of the original Gospels still exist. I read somewhere the that Gospel of Mark in particular was about 150 pages longer then the one in the bible, who knows if this is true though.

 

[jfuh]

Judas Mary, all the gospels that were left out were left out because they did not fare well with the believe or burn in hell philosophy that the early church wanted to install. Being focusing more on the immortality of Jesus rather than the philosophy and rational of his teachings.
Thus pulling a veil over followers rather than opening their eyes to realities.

 

[Hatuey]

Judas Mary, all the gospels that were left out were left out because they did not fare well with the believe or burn in hell philosophy that the early church wanted to install. Being focusing more on the immortality of Jesus rather than the philosophy and rational of his teachings.
Thus pulling a veil over followers rather than opening their eyes to realities.

I didnt know there was a gospel of mary/magdalene...you learn something everyday brb gotta google it. Really interesting apparently they have taoist teachings in them.

 

[Gibberish]

I didnt know there was a gospel of mary/magdalene...you learn something everyday brb gotta google it. Really interesting apparently they have taoist teachings in them.

Gospel of Thomas is the one that has Taoist like teachings. It teaches self-inner enlightenment and tranquility.

Gospel of Philip is short and broken in many places. It is the Gospel tat suggests Jesus and Mary were married.

Gospel of Mary is the one that suggests Mary is the leader of the Disciples and was meant to lead the Christian church. It links to Philip and Thomas in many ways. It is not certain that the gospel is Madelene's gospel as her last name is never mentioned, though it is assumed.

 

[ngdawg]

I think, in order to totally support the Christian contention that the NT is 'historical', all eliminated gospels should be or should have been included.
Not that they would have solidified any 'historical fact' argument, but they certainly would have made the stories now there a bit more complete by giving other insights and commentary.