Lost Bible Books and Apocrypha 1.1

The Lost Books of the Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden

The Lost Books of the Bible by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr., 1926

This compilation showcases a collection of New Testament Apocrypha, encompassing various works that were highly regarded and extensively read by early Christians. However, these writings were eventually excluded from the canonical Bible. Notably, it includes accounts of the young Jesus, such as the Gospel of Mary and the Protevangelion, which offer additional folklore regarding His birth and early adventures that are currently unavailable. Of particular interest are the letters supposedly from Paul and Seneca, as well as the letters attributed to Herod and Pilate, which are likely forged but contribute to a deeper examination of Jesus' historicity. Additionally, there are numerous non-canonical epistles like the Laodiceans. The three books of the Shepherd of Hermas are worthy of close inspection as they utilize apocalyptic and symbolic imagery. This compilation is an invaluable selection of New Testament portions that exemplifies the fluidity observed in the early Biblical canon and grants access to all these 'spare parts'.

The Forgotten Books of Eden by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr., 1926

This book presents a popularized translation of quasi-Biblical writings known as OT pseudepigrapha, which never achieved canonical status or inclusion in any official Apocrypha. It is important to note that these documents are not forgeries; rather, they were overlooked for various reasons when the compilers of the first millennium (C.E.) disregarded them from the Biblical text. This volume encompasses translations of all texts found in volume I of the renowned Oxford University Press Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, devoid of any supplementary material.

You can find an array of popular books here for free, including The Apostles' Creed, The Shepherd of Hermas, The First Book of Adam and Eve, The Gospel of Nicodemus, and many others that are absent from the Bible.