a) None?
b) Writings from recognised saints?
c) Some of the books that had been voted out from the Emperor Constantine's Nicene council?
d) Some that have been removed like the Apocrypha?
A lot of "iotas" have been decided on through history. If another "Nicene council" happens, what would you say could be included?
2007-03-18 16:57:30 · 9 answers · asked by wizebloke 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All of the above, plus twenty five more known as the lost books of the Bible. then Paul should be expunged.
2007-03-18 17:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking only Apocryphal writings and the like (ie traditionally 'inspired' works):
From a sheerly literary perspective, The Book of Judith is wonderful, vivid writing, so I propose its inclusion as inspiration.
The Wisdom of Solomon is simple and clear and much more streamlined than a lot of other books.
Secondly, assuming that this would happen and that the 'God's word' part of the belief was removed:
The Loyolan Exercises - For discipline and purity.
The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran - For beauty, mysticism, and understanding.
As an agnostic well-versed in the Bible, I too am not fond of many of the Pauline writings (or their application in modern-day and reliance on traditional dogma), so I think they're the weakest link, as it were.
2007-03-19 00:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kate S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ancient records in the new world, the americas with Jesus Christ ministry there. Just like the prophets of old recorded in the old world about Jesus Christ ministry, that is included into the bible. So why not his ministry in the new world?
I have a great faith that the Book of Mormon, a compilation of books from prophets in the new world (the americas), abridged by the hand of Mormon, a disciple and follower of Christ, is another testament to Jesus Christ.
This ancient history of Christ ministry would be included as gospel doctrine along with the bible, the many books in the Book of Mormon would be added to the books in the Bible.
There's a branch of Christainity that are known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS or mormons). They strongly believe in the Old and New Testament, as well as the Book of Mormon.
Book of Mormon would be included, if they included doctrine, the BoM is gospel doctrine because it is written by prophets and apostles of Christ.
2007-03-19 00:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by natalia j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the question should be what books should be removed from the bible,
if the bible considered God's words.. then we have to remove more than 90% to keep just god's words.. but the problem is we don't know what are the true god's words from the other addition and alteration. trying to fix over 4000 years of addition and alteration.. u are putting urself in a maze
2007-03-19 00:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by wow 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only devine books can match what you r looking for . For that purpose add QURAN because that is the last one and due to this reason the latest one too. So u shall find the complete & updated information regarding every aspec tof life from morality to modesty & from ruling to serving , From birth to death, a complete code of life. give it a chance i bet u would'nt regret it.
2007-03-19 00:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by lovelyhubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None.
The Mormons have already added The Book of Mormon, another testament of Jesus Christ, BIG MISTAKE.
To add to the books of the bible is to have the plagues written therein added unto you, to take away from the books of the bible is to have your name taken out of the book of life.
Don't go there, don't mess with it, it is not a good thing.
2007-03-19 00:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Angelz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a. The Bible is complete already. You either accept it as the inspired Word of God or you don't.
2007-03-19 00:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by mommyprov31 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fullfillment of the old and the new testament. Its coming......
2007-03-19 00:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Science Magazine or the Mad Magazine ..... For logic and humour.
2007-03-19 00:01:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋