The Apocryphal Gospels

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<span data-sheets-root="1">Start talking about the Gospels, and most people will have a rough idea of what you're talking about - a narrative account of Jesus' life.</span>

<span data-sheets-root="1">Today, however, we throw all of that familiarity out of the window and ...

Do the Gospels tell us the truth about Jesus? Or should we view them as folklore, fables, or legends? Dr. Pitre demonstrates how the Gospels are best understood as ancient biographies, and, consequently, as reliable sources of historical information about Jesus.

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We celebrate Easter by looking at one of the most interesting non-canonical texts from the early development of Christianity.

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating spiritual and philosophical teachings of the non-canonical Gospel of Philip. Often termed a "gnostic" text, this incredible ancient document contains some truly interesting ideas, and a very controversial and famous account of Jesus ...