the recently found texts such as the dead sea scrolls & the gospel of thomas. But others do not?
2006-10-14 09:49:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This depends a lot on what you mean by "accept".
The dead sea scrolls do not contain any texts connected to either New Testament texts or subsequent writings of the Church.
The pseudapigraphal Gospel of Thomas, was never accepted as either part of the New Testament Canon nor that of Church Tradition.
Individuals who would identify themselves as Christians can attach themselves to all sorts of beliefs which have absolutely no relationship to historic Christianity.
If you are curious about such things, you will benefit most by doing a bit of research. Other people's opinions (like mine) are a dime a dozen - and that's accounting for inflation.
2006-10-14 10:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by davidscottwoodruff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dead sea scrolls are legit in that they are just copies of what are already in the Bible. The Gospel of Thomas was written by someone who was not an apostle but just put the apostle's name to the book, therefore it's not a real gospel. Mainstream Christians therefore reject it, while secularists and uniformed Christians do not. The same goes for the Gospel of Judas.
2006-10-14 16:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dead sea scrolls reflect the lack of change from copied ancient texts, and in that sense, help to "verify" scriptural authenticity.
The gospel of Thomas, although named after one of Christ's disciples, lacks continuity with other texts or doctrinal collaboration with Christ's teachings. So, I do not accept doctrinally the teachings of the gospel of Thomas.
2006-10-14 17:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst the Dead Sea Scrolls I understand have done much to validate the authenticity of the Bible scriptures they are still an external reference as the Bible and it's sources were already established.
2006-10-14 17:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by movedby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matter of interpretation. Some believe that the Bible is the end all and be all. Others are interested in the Apocrypha, the Scrolls, other gospels. I find them fascinating.
2006-10-14 16:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by mesasa1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been many forgeries over the centuries. So naturally some of us are sceptical when a new scroll comes to light ....and with so much forensics possible this days we tend to insist on proof rather than to take it on faith alone...
I am of cause expressing my own personal opinion…
(And in case you are wondering I am RC.)
Peace be with you!
2006-10-14 17:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by Bliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because christianity, like any other religion, is simply propoganda used to make people feel safe and happy about their reason for being alive. But you cant have everyone who is a part of religion ALL believing the same thing. Its like partisan politics. Not all democrats have the same feelings on issues, but when it comes time to vote on an issue, they will vote democrat EVERY time.
2006-10-14 16:52:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea why. It might come down to some of us being open to there being more writings than just the bible as we know it today.
2006-10-14 17:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a good question. I think it's only rite to accept things in the origional bible not add your own
2006-10-14 16:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because there are so many forgeries and fakes there are many who are cynical and skeptical about any of the so called " newly discovered " documents.
2006-10-14 16:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋