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The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 3, Infancy of Jesus Christ

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Wake, William, 1657-1737
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ" is a collection of apocryphal texts attributed to the early Christian church, likely written in the early centuries of Christianity. The compilation includes various gospels and epistles that were not included in the canonical New Testament, often due to doctrinal disputes that arose during the formation of early Christian orthodoxy. The book explores the life and teachings of Jesus, focusing on the miraculous events of his early years, emphasizing his divine attributes and connection to the early Christian communities. The content of this book centers on the miraculous childhood of Jesus Christ, detailing events that did not make it into the traditional biblical narratives. It includes stories of his miraculous powers as a child, interactions with figures like Mary and Joseph, and various accounts of his early miracles. For instance, the narratives highlight Jesus' ability to heal the sick, control natural elements, and perform transformations, often demonstrating an understanding of divine authority and power. These accounts provide a deeper insight into the theological implications of Jesus' early life, serving both to venerate his role in Christian belief and to reflect the diversity of early Christian thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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This eBook was produced by David Widger. Additional proofing was done by Curtis A. Weyant
Notes:
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2004-09-01

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