The Books Banned From the Bible: What Are the Gnostic Gospels?
Did you know there are ancient writings about Jesus that were left out of the Bible? In this video, we’ll explore the hidden gospels that could change how we understand early Christianity forever. From the mysterious Nag Hammadi library to the shocking Gospel of Judas, we uncover the history, controversies, and spiritual secrets that the early church tried to bury. Join us as we walk through the sands of Egypt, ancient monasteries, and forbidden teachings that reveal a much deeper and more diverse story about Jesus, his disciples, and the earliest Christians. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 - Did you know there are lost books of the Bible? 0:15 - Introduction: The Hidden Gospels that could change history 1:00 - Why were these secret writings left out of the Bible? 2:15 - The early Christian world and the power struggles of the church 4:00 - The shocking discovery in 1945: The Nag Hammadi Library 6:00 - The Gospel of Thomas: The sayings gospel and hidden wisdom 10:00 - Why Jesus may have taught two levels of knowledge 14:00 - Secret teachings vs. public teachings in early Christianity 17:30 - Bishop Athanasius and the purge of forbidden texts 20:00 - The monks who buried the gospels in the Egyptian desert 23:00 - What did the church fear in these secret writings? 26:00 - Mysticism and inner transformation in the Gospel of Thomas 30:00 - Paul’s secret wisdom: Early hints from 1 Corinthians 34:00 - The Treatise on Resurrection: Resurrection as transformation 38:00 - The rise of Marcion and the first attempt at a Christian canon 42:00 - Why Marcion rejected the Old Testament God 45:00 - How Marcion’s ideas influenced the battle for church control 48:00 - Gnostic beliefs: Escaping the material world 50:00 - The Gospel of Judas: Judas as the hero, not the villain? 54:00 - Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, and the making of the New Testament 57:00 - How these ancient debates still affect modern Christianity 59:00 - The lost wisdom rediscovered: What can we learn today? 👇 Comment below: What do you think about these hidden gospels? Could they reshape how we view the story of Jesus? 🔥 Don’t forget to check out more videos on ancient history, biblical mysteries, and hidden knowledge on our channel! #GnosticGospels #LostBooksOfTheBible #BiblicalHistory #Christianity #NagHammadi #AncientManuscripts #ChurchHistory #GospelOfThomas #GospelOfJudas
