apocrypha
Examinations of apocryphal writings, their historical background, doctrinal themes, and relevance in biblical debates.
Is Michael the Ruler of Israel? The Witness of the Dead Sea Scrolls Paid Members Public
In this post (/2019/08/29/is-michael-the-ruler-of-israel-further-proof-that-jesus-isnt-an-archangel-pt-4/), I am going to appeal to the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) to provide further proof that Jesus cannot be the archangel Michael. Even though he is not dogmatic about this identification, cult leader Gregory Stafford believes that there is an association between Melchizedek
Atonement and the Apocrypha: Some Questions Concerning the Deutero-Canonical Books Paid Members Public
In this post, I will highlight some of the reasons why I have a difficulty accepting the Jewish apocrypha writings as sacred Scripture. My purpose is not to offend the Christians who do view these books as God-breathed revelations. Rather, my intention is to showcase some of the problems I
The "Gospel of Barnabas" Paid Members Public
From [email protected] (KHORASANI) Newsgroups: alt.religion.islam,soc.religion.islam Subject: GOSPEL OF BARNABAS: Contradictions with Qur'an Date: Tue Aug 06 11:21:45 EDT 1996 Organization: ISLAM bismi'Llah w'as salamu 3ala rasooli'Llah as salamu 3ala man atabaa3 al
The Gospel of Barnabas: Why Muslims Shouldnt Use It Paid Members Public
In discussing the Gospel of Barnabas (GOB), there are so many arguments from both sides as to the validity of the Gospel. Some Muslim sites claim that it is more accurate than the KJV and the NIV. They claim that Irenaeus quoted from it. They state that it has been
Apocryphal gospels in the Quran: Fictional revelations must yield to the truth Paid Members Public
Apocryphal gospels in the Quran Fictional revelations must yield to the truth James M. Arlandson Muhammad lived six hundred or so years after Mary and Jesus. What were his sources for their life? Devout Muslims say that over time Allah sent Gabriel down to reveal the entire Quran to his
Surat Al-Wilayat Paid Members Public
Surat Al Wilayat Below a simple translation but please notice that I'm not a professional translator. The words between (..) is another meaning for the word. The words between ".." is explaining or adding to the sentences. Surrat Al Wilayat 7 verses Saintly (Patron) Chapter On the name
Surata al-Hafd and al-Khal' Paid Members Public
from Ubayy ibn Ka`b's Qur'an codex Surat al-Hafd You (alone) we worship, and to You (alone) we pray and lie prostrate, and to You (alone) we proceed and have descendants. We fear Your torture and hope for Your mercy. Truly Your torture will overtake the
Jesus Christ: The Divine Angel of Glory Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi wrote a response to my article on Jesus being the Lord of the Sabbath. We intend, by the grace of the Lord Jesus, to provide a lengthier rebuttal to most of what he said (ignoring those parts that really didnt do anything to address what we