http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/-t1.htm Generally meant those sacred books of the Jewish people which were not included in the Hebrew Bible Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:26:09 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/36/02/09/header15.jpg http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/-t1.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-pseudo-matthew-t2701.htm Waqar Daniel Gospel of the Birth of Mary From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew is a part of the New Testament apocrypha, and sometimes goes by the name of The Infancy Gospel of Matthew, but the actual name of the text in antiquity was The Book About the Origin of the Blessed Mary and the Childhood of the Savior. Pseudo-Matthew is one of a genre of "Infancy gospels" that seek to fill out the details of the life of Jesus of Nazareth up until the age of 12, that ... Apocrypha Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:26:09 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-pseudo-matthew-t2701.htm#5702 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-pseudo-matthew-t2701.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-john-t2681.htm Waqar Daniel Translated by Frederik Wisse The teaching of the savior, and the revelation of the mysteries and the things hidden in silence, even these things which he taught John, his disciple. And it happened one day, when John, the brother of James - who are the sons of Zebedee - had come up to the temple, that a Pharisee named Arimanius approached him and said to him, "Where is your master whom you followed?" And he said to him, "He has gone to the place from which he came." The Pharisee said ... Apocrypha Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:29:14 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-john-t2681.htm#5657 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-john-t2681.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2680.htm Waqar Daniel The Letter of Peter to Philip Translated by Frederik Wisse The Letter of Peter which he sent to Philip "Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ, to Philip, our beloved brother and our fellow apostle, and (to) the brethren who are with you: greetings! Now I want you to know, our brother, that we received orders from our Lord and the Savior of the whole world that we should come together to give instruction and preach in the salvation which was promised us by our Lord Jesus Christ. ... Apocrypha Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:26:36 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2680.htm#5656 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2680.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-james-or-protevangelium-t2673.htm Waqar Daniel I. I In the histories of the twelve tribes of Israel it is written that there was one Joachim, exceeding rich: and he offered his gifts twofold, saying: That which is of my superfluity shall be for the whole people, and that which is for my forgiveness shall be for tile Lord, for a propitiation unto me. 2 Now the great day of the Lord drew nigh and the children of Israel offered their gifts. And Reuben stood over against him saying: It is not lawful for thee to offer thy gifts first,-forasmuch ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:21 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-james-or-protevangelium-t2673.htm#5637 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-james-or-protevangelium-t2673.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-the-nativity-of-mary-1-t2672.htm Waqar Daniel CHAP. 1.--The blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, sprung from the royal stock and family of David, born in the city of Nazareth, was brought up at Jerusalem in the temple of the Lord. Her father was named Joachim, and her mother Anna. Her father's house was from Galilee and the city of Nazareth, but her mother's family from Bethlehem. Their life was guileless and right before the Lord, and irreproachable and pious before men. For they divided all their substance into three parts. One part ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:31:19 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-the-nativity-of-mary-1-t2672.htm#5635 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-gospel-of-the-nativity-of-mary-1-t2672.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-book-of-thomas-the-contender-t2671.htm Waqar Daniel The Book of Thomas the Contender. translated by John D. Turner. The secret words that the savior spoke to Judas Thomas which, I, even I, Mahaias, wrote down, while I was walking, listening to them speak with one another. The savior said , "Brother Thomas while you have time in the world, listen to me, and I will reveal to you the things you have pondered in your mind," "Now since it has been said that you are my twin and true companion, examine yourself, and learn ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:27:53 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-book-of-thomas-the-contender-t2671.htm#5634 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-book-of-thomas-the-contender-t2671.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-sentences-of-the-sextus-from-nh-codex-xii-t2670.htm Waqar Daniel The Sentences of the Sextus, from NH codex XII translation by Frederik Wisse 157. [...] is a sign of ignorance. 158/159. Love the truth, and the lie use like poison. 160. May the right time precede your words. 161/162. Speak when it is not proper to be silent, but speak concerning the things you know only when it is fitting. 163a. The untimely word is characteristic of an evil mind. 163b. When it is proper to act, do not use a word. 164a. Do not wish to speak first in ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:25:14 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-sentences-of-the-sextus-from-nh-codex-xii-t2670.htm#5633 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-sentences-of-the-sextus-from-nh-codex-xii-t2670.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-avenging-of-the-saviour-t2669.htm Waqar Daniel THIS version of the legend of Veronica is written in very barbarous Latin, probably of the seventh or eighth century. An Anglo-Saxon version, which Tischendorf concludes to be derived from the Latin, was edited and translated for the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, by C. W. Goodwin, in 1851. The Anglo-Saxon text is from a MS. in the Cambridge Library, one of a number presented to the Cathedral of Exeter by Bishop Leofric in the beginning of the eleventh century. The reader will observe that ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:19:56 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-avenging-of-the-saviour-t2669.htm#5630 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-avenging-of-the-saviour-t2669.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/ptolemy-s-commentary-on-the-gospel-of-john-prologue-t2668.htm Waqar Daniel Ptolemy's Commentary On The Gospel Of John Prologue Translation by Bentley Layton Introduction by Craig Schenk Introduction Irenaeus, in his work "The Detection and Overthrow of Falsely So-Called Gnosis" (written c. 180, also called "Against Heresies"), recorded a commentary written by the Valentinian teacher Ptolemy (2nd Century) on the prologue to the Gospel of John (Irenaeus, Adversus Heraeses 1.8.5). In this commentary, Ptolemy interpreted the prologue of ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:14:24 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/ptolemy-s-commentary-on-the-gospel-of-john-prologue-t2668.htm#5628 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/ptolemy-s-commentary-on-the-gospel-of-john-prologue-t2668.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-john-the-evangelist-t2667.htm Waqar Daniel BOOK OF JOHN THE EVANGELIST From "The Apocryphal New Testament" M.R. James-Translation and Notes Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1924 Introduction Reprinted by Thilo from I. Benoist's Histoire des Albigeois, &c., Paris, 196, T. 1, 283-96. Dollinger in his Beitrage zur mittelalter-lichen Sektengeschichte, vol. ii, printed another text from a fourteenth-century manuscript at Vienna. I have not given the variants. Thilo's reprint is followed. The Vienna MS. is rather imperfect ... Apocrypha Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:08:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-john-the-evangelist-t2667.htm#5625 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-john-the-evangelist-t2667.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-james-t2666.htm Waqar Daniel The Apocryphon of James Translated by Francis E. Williams James writes to [...]: Peace be with you from Peace, love from Love, grace from Grace, faith from Faith, life from Holy Life! Since you asked that I send you a secret book which was revealed to me and Peter by the Lord, I could not turn you away or gainsay (?) you; but I have written it in the Hebrew alphabet and sent it to you, and you alone. But since you are a minister of the salvation of the saints, endeavor earnestly and ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:23:39 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-james-t2666.htm#5619 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-apocryphon-of-james-t2666.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-history-of-joseph-the-carpenter-t2665.htm Waqar Daniel IN the name of God, of one essence and three persons. The History of the death of our father, the holy old man, Joseph the carpenter. May his blessings and prayers preserve us all, O brethren! Amen. His whole life was one hundred and eleven years, and his departure from this world happened on the twenty-sixth of the month Abib, which answers to the month Ab. May his prayer preserve us! Amen. And, indeed, it was our Lord Jesus Christ Himself who related this history to His holy ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:17:09 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-history-of-joseph-the-carpenter-t2665.htm#5616 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-history-of-joseph-the-carpenter-t2665.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/epistle-of-the-apostles-t2664.htm Waqar Daniel From "The Apocryphal New Testament" M.R. James-Translation and Notes Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1924 Introduction . The authorities for the text are: (a) a Coptic MS. of the fourth or fifth century at Cairo, mutilated; (b) a complete version in Ethiopic (c) a leaf of a fifth-century MS. in Latin, palimpsest, at Vienna. The only edition which makes use of all the authorities is C. Schmidt's 19]9. The Ethiopic was previously edited by Guerrier in Patrologia orientalis under ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:26:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/epistle-of-the-apostles-t2664.htm#5609 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/epistle-of-the-apostles-t2664.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-zadokite-document-t2663.htm Waqar Daniel Note: From earlier copies found at Qumran it is now known that when this document was first published, in 1910, from medieval copies discovered in the Cairo Genizah, the pages were arranged in the wrong order. The correct sequence is here added in I, III and V of the original text are missing from the Cairo manuscripts, but are preserved in fragments from Qumran. These, however, have not yet been full published. If anyone already has these additions please email me so that I can include ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:33 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-zadokite-document-t2663.htm#5608 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-zadokite-document-t2663.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/dead-sea-scrolls-community-rule-t2662.htm Waqar Daniel The Community Rule Serekh ha-Yahad 4Q258 Parchment Copied late first century B.C.E.Äearly first century C.E. Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority (7) Originally known as The Manual of Discipline, the Community Rule contains a set of regulations ordering the life of the members of the "yahad," the group within the Judean Desert sect who chose to live communally and whose members accepted strict rules of conduct. This fragment cites the admonitions and punishments ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:14:29 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/dead-sea-scrolls-community-rule-t2662.htm#5607 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/dead-sea-scrolls-community-rule-t2662.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-report-of-pontius-pilate-t2661.htm Waqar Daniel The Report of Pontius Pilate, Procurator of Judaea Sent to Rome to Tiberius Caesar. SECOND GREEK FORM. To the most mighty, venerable, awful, most divine, the august,--Pilatus Pontius, the governor of the East: I have to report to thy reverence, through this writing of mine, being seized with great trembling and fear, O most mighty emperor, the conjuncture of the present times, as the end of these things has shown. For while I, my lord, according to the commandment of thy clemency, ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:10:17 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-report-of-pontius-pilate-t2661.htm#5606 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-report-of-pontius-pilate-t2661.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2660.htm Waqar Daniel Translated by Frederik Wisse The Letter of Peter which he sent to Philip "Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ, to Philip, our beloved brother and our fellow apostle, and (to) the brethren who are with you: greetings! Now I want you to know, our brother, that we received orders from our Lord and the Savior of the whole world that we should come together to give instruction and preach in the salvation which was promised us by our Lord Jesus Christ. But as for you, ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:06:59 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2660.htm#5605 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-letter-of-peter-to-philip-t2660.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-narrative-of-joseph-of-arimathaea-t2659.htm Waqar Daniel NARRATIVE OF JOSEPH OF ARIMATHAEA, THAT BEGGED THE LORD'S BODY; IN WHICH ALSO HE BRINGS IN THE CASES OF THE TWO ROBBERS. CHAPTER I.--I am Joseph of Arimathaea, who begged from Pilate the body of the Lord Jesus for burial, and who for this cause was kept close in prison by the murderous and God-fighting Jews, who also, keeping to the law, have by Moses himself become partakers in tribulation and having provoked their Lawgiver to anger, and not knowing that He was God, crucified Him and ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:47:30 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-narrative-of-joseph-of-arimathaea-t2659.htm#5600 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/the-narrative-of-joseph-of-arimathaea-t2659.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-baruch-t2658.htm Waqar Daniel INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF BARUCH The Book of Baruch, occasionally referred to as 1 Baruch, is called a deuterocanonical or apocryphal book of the Bible. Although not in the Hebrew Bible, it is found in the Greek Bible (LXX) and in the Vulgate Bible, and also in Theodotion's version. There it is found among the prophetical books which also include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, and the twelve minor prophets. It is named after Baruch ben Neriah, Jeremiah's scribe. Scholars ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:45:10 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-baruch-t2658.htm#5592 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/book-of-baruch-t2658.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/bel-and-the-dragon-t2656.htm Waqar Daniel History The tale of Bel and the Dragon incorporated as chapter 14 of the extended Book of Daniel was written in Aramaic around the late second century BC and translated into Greek in the Septuagint. This chapter, along with chapter 13, is referred to as deuterocanonical, in that it is not universally accepted among Christians as belonging to the canonical works accepted as the Bible. The text is viewed as apocryphal by Protestants and typically not found in modern Protestant Bibles, though ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:06:37 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/bel-and-the-dragon-t2656.htm#5589 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/bel-and-the-dragon-t2656.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-sirach-t2655.htm Waqar Daniel His name The author's name may have been Shimon (Simon), son of Yeshua (Jesus/Joshua), son of Eleazar, son of Sira.[1] In the Greek text, the author is called "Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem." (l.27) "Jesus" is the Anglicized form of the Greek name Ιησους, the equivalent of Hebrew Yeshua` and older Masoretic Hebrew Yehoshua`. The copy owned by Saadia Gaon, the prominent rabbi, Jewish philosopher, and exegete of the 10th Century CE, had the reading ... Apocrypha Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:34:02 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-sirach-t2655.htm#5536 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-sirach-t2655.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/susanna-t2654.htm Waqar Daniel [2] And he took a wife named Susanna, the daughter of Hilkiah, a very beautiful woman and one who feared the Lord. [3] Her parents were righteous, and had taught their daughter according to the law of Moses. [4] Joakim was very rich, and had a spacious garden adjoining his house; and the Jews used to come to him because he was the most honored of them all. [5] In that year two elders from the people were appointed as judges. Concerning them the Lord had said: "Iniquity came forth from ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:34:34 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/susanna-t2654.htm#5535 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/susanna-t2654.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/tobit-t2651.htm Waqar Daniel Chapter 1 [1] The book of the acts of Tobit the son of Tobiel, son of Ananiel, son of Aduel, son of Gabael, of the descendants of Asiel and the tribe of Naphtali, [2] who in the days of Shalmaneser, king of the Assyrians, was taken into captivity from Thisbe, which is to the south of Kedesh Naphtali in Galilee above Asher. [3] I, Tobit, walked in the ways of truth and righteousness all the days of my life, and I performed many acts of charity to my brethren and countrymen who went with ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:33:18 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/tobit-t2651.htm#5519 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/tobit-t2651.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/psalm-151-t2650.htm Waqar Daniel [1] [2] My hands made a harp, my fingers fashioned a lyre. [3] And who will declare it to my Lord? The Lord himself; it is he who hears. [4] It was he who sent his messenger and took me from my father's sheep, and anointed me with his anointing oil. [5] My brothers were handsome and tall, but the Lord was not pleased with them. [6] I went out to meet the Philistine, and he cursed me by his idols. [7] But I drew his own sword; I beheaded him, and removed reproach from the people of ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:32:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/psalm-151-t2650.htm#5518 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/psalm-151-t2650.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-solomon-t2649.htm Waqar Daniel Wisodm 1 [1] Love righteousness, you rulers of the earth, think of the Lord with uprightness, and seek him with sincerity of heart; [2] because he is found by those who do not put him to the test, and manifests himself to those who do not distrust him. [3] For perverse thoughts separate men from God, and when his power is tested, it convicts the foolish; [4] because wisdom will not enter a deceitful soul, nor dwell in a body enslaved to sin. [5] For a holy and disciplined spirit ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:02:30 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-solomon-t2649.htm#5499 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/wisdom-of-solomon-t2649.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-manasseh-t2648.htm Waqar Daniel [1] [2] thou who hast made heaven and earth with all their order; [3] who hast shackled the sea by thy word of command, who hast confined the deep and sealed it with thy terrible and glorious name; [4] at whom all things shudder, and tremble before thy power, [5] for thy glorious splendor cannot be borne, and the wrath of thy threat to sinners is irresistible; [6] yet immeasurable and unsearchable is thy promised mercy, [7] for thou art the Lord Most High, of great compassion, long-suffering, ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:58:17 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-manasseh-t2648.htm#5498 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-manasseh-t2648.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-azariah-t2647.htm Waqar Daniel [1] [2] Then Azariah stood and offered this prayer; in the midst of the fire he opened his mouth and said: [3] "Blessed art thou, O Lord, God of our fathers, and worthy of praise; and thy name is glorified for ever. [4] For thou art just in all that thou hast done to us, and all thy works are true and thy ways right, and all thy judgments are truth. [5] Thou hast executed true judgments in all that thou hast brought upon us and upon Jerusalem, the holy city of our fathers, for in ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:55:41 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-azariah-t2647.htm#5497 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/prayer-of-azariah-t2647.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/letter-of-jeremiah-t2646.htm Waqar Daniel [1] A copy of a letter which Jeremiah sent to those who were to be taken to Babylon as captives by the king of the Babylonians, to give them the message which God had commanded him. [2] Because of the sins which you have committed before God, you will be taken to Babylon as captives by Nebuchadnezzar, king of the Babylonians. [3] Therefore when you have come to Babylon you will remain there for many years, for a long time, up to seven generations; after that I will bring you away from there ... Apocrypha Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:46:17 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/letter-of-jeremiah-t2646.htm#5496 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/apocrypha-f15/letter-of-jeremiah-t2646.htm