The Lost Gospels of Jesus - A Modern English Translation of the Infancy, Passion, and Sayings Gospels: Protoevangelium of James, Gospel of Thomas, ... Commentary (Lost Books of the Bible)

The Lost Gospels of JesusWhat the Bible left silent, preserved in the stories early Christians told.Modern English. No academic jargon. Translated & explained for real readers.The Journey Through Four PartsThe Childhood of JesusWhat was God like as a toddler? The canonical gospels say very little about Jesus’ early years, these ancient texts tried to fill the silence.The Protoevangelium of JamesThe Infancy Gospel of ThomasThe Gospel of Pseudo-MatthewThe History of Joseph the CarpenterThe Trial and Death of JesusThe governor’s reports to Rome. Alternative trial records, correspondence traditions, and expanded crucifixion narratives that circulated beyond the canon.Letter of Pontius Pilate to Emperor TiberiusThe Report of Pilate to Emperor ClaudiusThe Gospel of PeterThe Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate)Revelations After the CrossThe three days in the tomb. Descent-into-the-underworld traditions, resurrection-era revelations, and alternative perspectives on what happened after the crucifixion.The Harrowing of HellThe Gospel of BartholomewThe Book of the Resurrection of Christ by Bartholomew the ApostleThe Gospel of JudasThe Sayings of Jesus114 secret teachings. Words without stories, collections of sayings attributed to Jesus, presented without the familiar gospel narrative frame.The Gospel of ThomasThe Gospel of QWhat You Get in This EditionModern English translations based on respected public-domain scholarshipClean, readable formatting with improved flow and clarityHistorical framing explaining how these writings circulated and why they were never canonizedA guided four-part structure that turns a complex subject into a clear, engaging journeyBased on established public-domain translations by scholars such as M. R. James and the Ante-Nicene Fathers, this edition modernizes the language while preserving the original meaning and content.This book is ideal for readers interested in early Christian writings, the lost books of the Bible, biblical apocrypha, apocryphal gospels, ancient manuscripts, non-canonical scripture, historical Jesus research, and the diverse traditions that shaped the first centuries of Christianity.These are the stories, letters, and sayings that shaped Christian imagination for centuries, now presented in a clear and accessible reading experience. Read more