2007-05-04 07:23:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Then why didn't they include it in the Bible?
2007-05-04 07:23:33 · update #1
I'll try to dig up a link for those who are interested.
2007-05-04 07:23:52 · update #2
Link
http://www.gospels.net/translations/infancythomastranslation.html
2007-05-04 07:25:00 · update #3
Curious, I saw the story on the History Channel. It may be on their site.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
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Peg
2007-05-04 07:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose those who are not satisfied with the accounts in the Bible would find it interesting. Jesus was just a kid - nothing more and nothing less. Except for the fact that he was a perfect human being, he did things that kids do. He probably pulled his sister's hair, spilled milk on his baby brother, played with that stuff he found in his diaper and picked his nose. He was a kid. And since during his years as a kid, he had no influence on our lives, it makes little to no difference.
His impact came when he was baptized and anointed as the Messiah. His adult life as the Messiah is far more interesting to those who benefit from it than his life as a kid could ever be.
Hannah J Paul
2007-05-04 14:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Essene Gospels,the Gospel of Thomas and the Lost Books of the Bible have sections about the childhood of Jesus. Why would an atheist be interested anyway?
2007-05-04 14:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The paucity of information about the childhood of Jesus in the canonical Gospels led to a hunger of early Christians for more detail about the early life of Jesus. This was supplied by a number of 2nd century and later texts, known as infancy gospels, none of which were accepted into the biblical canon, but the very number of their surviving manuscripts attest to their continued popularity. Most of these were based on the earliest infancy gospels, namely the Protevangelion of James (also called the Gospel of James) and Infancy Gospel of Thomas (not to be confused with the Gospel of Thomas), and on their later combination into the Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (also called the Birth of Mary and Infancy of the Saviour).
The other main significant early Infancy Gospels are:
Life of John the Baptist
History of Joseph the Carpenter
Arabic Infancy Gospel
2007-05-04 14:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its nice to read myths. But unlike scripture, myths have no historical foundation. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas lacks both historic credence AND does not fit into the picture of Jesus presented throughout scripture.
Its an interesting read, though. Ridiculous, but interesting.
2007-05-04 14:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by TWWK 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
actually, the Bible does mention some parts of Jesus' childhood. of when He was in the temple and everything. what difference does it make though that we need Jesus' childhood? what He did later on as an adult is more important...
2007-05-04 14:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by k0nglish_dreamer 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Gospel of Thomas tells Christians to "be passers by" meaning not to get involved in political or social affairs. It was editted out for obvious reasons.
2007-05-04 14:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by Eleventy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe its the Gospel of Mary? one of the ones recently found
It wasn't uncluded because the stories written didn't connect with who Jesus was or believed in. And they seemed to be made up
2007-05-04 14:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Always Interesting to know new things that come to light.
2007-05-04 14:28:02 · answer #9 · answered by sehoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't like the story of His adulthood, why would anyone think His childhood would be any different?
2007-05-04 14:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋