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To uphold the "right of private judgment," and our "Christian liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free;" to add fuel to the fire of investigation, and in the crucible of deep inquiry, melt from the gold of pure religion, the dross of man's invention; to appeal from the erring tribunals of a fallible Priesthood, and restore to its original state the mutilated Testament of the Saviour; also to induce all earnest thinkers to search not a part, but the whole of the Scriptures, if therein the...

"The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 4" delves into the lesser-known texts that surround the life and teachings of Jesus. This volume focuses on the Gospel of Nicodemus, which presents a unique perspective on the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection. It offers insights into the early Christian community's beliefs and the struggles they faced in establishing their faith amidst opposition. The work of William Wake, who ...

"The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 6, Clement" is a compelling exploration of early Christian texts that were excluded from the canonical New Testament. This volume focuses on the writings attributed to Clement, an influential figure in early Christianity. It delves into the theological insights and teachings that these texts offer, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the diverse beliefs and practices that existed in ...

...AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ANCIENT HOLY SCRIPTURES. NOW EXTANT, ATTRIBUTED TO HIS APOSTLES, AND THEIR DISCIPLES, AND VENERATED BY THE PRIMITIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES DURING THE FIRST FOUR CENTURIES, BUT SINCE, AFTER VIOLENT DISPUTATIONS FORBIDDEN BY THE BISHOPS OF THE NICENE COUNCIL, IN THE REIGN OF THE EMPEROR CONSTANTINE AND OMITTED FROM THE CATHOLICS AND PROTESTANT EDITIONS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, BY ITS COMPILERS

"The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 3, Infancy of Jesus Christ" by William Wake delves into the early life of Jesus, exploring narratives that were excluded from the canonical texts. This volume presents a collection of apocryphal writings that shed light on the formative years of Christ, offering insights into his childhood and the events surrounding his birth. Wake's work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these les...

To uphold the "right of private judgment," and our "Christian liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free;" to add fuel to the fire of investigation, and in the crucible of deep inquiry, melt from the gold of pure religion, the dross of man's invention; to appeal from the erring tribunals of a fallible Priesthood, and restore to its original state the mutilated Testament of the Saviour; also to induce all earnest thinkers to search not a part, but the whole of the Scriptures, if therein the...

There is a story both in the Jerusalem and Babylonish Talmud very similar to this. It is cited by Dr. Lightfoot, Talmud, Hierosol, in Taanith, fol. 69; and Talmud. Babyl. in Sanhedr., fol. 96 “Rabbi Jochanan said, Eighty thousand priests were slain for the blood of Zacharias. Rabbi Judas asked Rabbi Achan, Where did they kill Zacharias? Was it in the woman’s court, or in the court of Israel? He answered, Neither in the court of Israel, nor in the court of women, ...

ALL happiness to you my sons and daughters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who loved us, in peace. 2 Having perceived abundance of knowledge of the great and excellent laws of God to be in you, I exceedingly rejoice in your blessed and admirable souls, because ye have so worthily received the grace which was grafted in you. 3 For which cause I am full of joy, hoping the rather to be saved; inasmuch as I truly see a spirit infused into you, from the pure fountain of God

The authorship of this Gospel has been widely disputed. Some scholars accept that it was really written by Nicodemus, the Pharisee who visited Jesus by night, as described in chapter three of John’s Gospel. Others have conjectured that the Gospel was a forgery made towards the close of the third century by some zealous believer who imagined it would aid the spread of Christianity. Jeremiah Jones notes that such pious frauds were very common among Christians even in the first three centurie...

Design Patterns in Java™ gives you the hands-on practice and deep insight you need to fully leverage the significant power of design patterns in any Java software project. The perfect complement to the classic Design Patterns, this learn-by-doing workbook applies the latest Java features and best practices to all of the original 23 patterns identified in that groundbreaking text.Drawing on their extensive experience as Java instructors and program...

In the primitive ages there was a Gospel extant bearing this name, attributed to St. Matthew, and received as genuine and authentic by several of the ancient Christian sects. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church, who flourished in the fourth century, from whence the present translation is made. His contemporaries, Epiphanius, Bishop of Salamis, and Austin, also mention a gospel under this title. The ancient copies differed from Jerome’s, for from one of them the...