2006-12-01 03:57:01 · 9 answers · asked by robert j 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are no "missing books of the bible". The Bible is what it is, as is, and has been, for thousands of years.
However, the Catholics and some mainline Protestant denominations often refer to the Apochrypha which is understood as not a part of the canon of scripture and is only used as inspirational reading. These include:
1 Esdras (Vulgate 3 Esdras)
2 Esdras (Vulgate 4 Esdras)
Tobit
Judith
Rest of Esther (Vulgate Esther 10:4-16:24)
Wisdom
Ecclesiasticus (also known as Sirach)
Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremy (all part of Vulgate Baruch)
Song of the Three Children (Vulgate Daniel 3:24-90)
Story of Susanna (Vulgate Daniel 13)
The Idol Bel and the Dragon (Vulgate Daniel 14)
Prayer of Manasses
1 Maccabees
2 Maccabees
There are also some "scholars" who claim there are books not included in the Bible and is considered as being lost, although they have been discovered. Many believe that these too are simply used as inspirational writings and not suitable for ecclesiastical standards of living and guidance. Some of these books include:
The Conflict of Adam and Eve with Satan (The First and Second Book of Adam and Eve)
The Secrets of Enoch
The Psalms of Solomon
The Odes of Solomon
The Letter of Aristeas
The Fourth Book of Maccabees
The Story of Ahikar
Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
The Gospel of the Birth of Mary
The Epistles of Jesus Christ and Abgarus King of Edessa
The Gospel of Nicodemus (formerly called Acts of Pontius Pilate)
The Epistle of Paul to the Laodiceans
The Epistle of Paul to Seneca
The Acts of Paul and Thecla
Clement I and II
Barnabas
Magnesians
Trallians
Philadelphians
Smyrnaeans
Polycarp
Hermas I, II and II
Letters of Herod and Pilate
Last Gospel of Peter
There are also several books actually listed/named in the regular canon of scripture but are nowhere to be found. These include:
The Book of Jasher (Joshua 10:12-13 and 2 Samuel 1:18)
The Book of Enoch (Jude 14-15)
Book of the Wars of the Lord (Numbers 21:14-15)
Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel (1 Kings 14:19 and 29)
Please understand that these writings are not contained in the regular canon of scripture for a reason, because God ordained it. In the Book of Revelation God clearly states,
"I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." (Revelation 22:18-19)
Although this verse is specifically relating to the prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation, I would assume the same to be said of the books of the Bible.
2006-12-01 04:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are no books missing from the Bible!
2006-12-01 12:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are no missing books. All the books in the Bible are quoted by Christ and the Apostles. Any that were not mentioned are not part of the gospel.
2006-12-01 12:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by ___ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please don't fall into the assumption that our Creator, God, "Wrote" the Bible... It was assembled by a "legion" of scholars and clergy, from collections of personal and community letters... If it's in the Bible, it's there because men (albeit, prayerful, well-meaning) "voted" for it to be in there. Contrast this, to "Gospel", which is easier to "feel", and is sometimes referred to as, "Gospel Truth"... That is, (in my opinion), when everything is distilled down to the foundations, and we recognize that, 1. We were created. 2. We are sinful (no duh!). 3. We hide from God in shame, and need "some way" to get from "hiding in the bushes, naked", to being "clothed in Righteousness"so we can once again bask in God's presence... (I don't know about you, but those evening walks in Eden with God sound pretty nice!) The Old Testament books help us to understand Right from Wrong (So much so, that many countries' laws are based on their precepts), and New Testament Books help us to apply the old testament to the "New Covenant", which Jesus established to and through the 12 apostles... Now, also, comes Paul who (amplifies?) Jesus' message to "the Gentiles" (that's me), like an interpreter, and allows us to be "grafted into the vine" to share in the promises given to Israel in the Old Covenant.
2006-12-01 12:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by GeoffHubbard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a council decided which books would become the king james bible. The contenders were even more numerous than the above-referenced website lists. even now the catholic bible has five additional books not found in the king james.
2006-12-01 12:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by piggly_wigglyus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there are more, but I only know of the Apocrypha and they include--->First book of Esdras; Second book of Esdras; Tobit; Judith; Rest of Esther; Wisdom of Solomon; Ecclesiasticus; Baruch; Song of the Three Children; Susanna; Bel and the Dragon; Prayer of Manasse; First book of Maccabees; Second book of Maccabees
2006-12-01 12:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tobit, Maccabees I + II, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch
2006-12-01 12:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to this page, it lists all the origional books
http://www.newadvent.org/bible/
2006-12-01 12:00:43 · answer #8 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-01 11:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋