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1 | Herod and Pilate Letters non-canonical? | Bible general Archive 4 | BibleNut | 228377 | ||
Hi, I am new to the forums and was interested in learning more about the History and Authenticity of the Bible. I have been doing much reading lately in the non-canonical apocryphal books. One book that really struck me was the letters between Herod and Pontius Pilate. These can be found here: http://sacred-texts.com/bib/lbob/lbob29.htm. At the beginning of the letter, it describes how one had been found in France alongside the original, saying it could have been copied. Is this the ONLY reason why it is not canonical? Or is there another reason because of historical inaccuracy? Thank You. Jonathan |
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2 | Herod and Pilate Letters non-canonical? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 228378 | ||
Hi, Jonathan... Welcome to the forum! I always find it curious that when people become interested in the question of canonicity, they always seem to start with non-canonical writings. I suppose that there is a kind of curiosity in all of us, in which we hope to be privy to something that most people do not know about. Nonetheless, Christianity is not concerned with learning that which has not yet be discovered, but rather that which God has revealed of Himself. Regardless, your question is a good one. The question of the canon, although a settled one, is an important one. In my own Historic Baptist traditions, the old divines start out with the following assertion: "The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith and obedience (2 Timothy 3:15-17; Isaiah 8:20; Luke 16:29, 31; Ephesians 2:20), although the light of nature and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will which is necessary unto salvation (Romans 1:19-21; 2:14-15; Psalm 19:1-3). Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times and in divers manners to reveal Himself, and to declare that His will unto His church (Hebrews 1:1); and afterwards for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now ceased (Proverbs 22:19-21; Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:19-20)." --1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith (chapter 1, paragraph 1) Consequently, if you want to understand the truth, start with the Bible itself. Understanding the canon will take quite a bit of research if you wish a more than passing understanding. However, I would suggest that you begin here: http://www.bible-researcher.com/canon1.html After you read that, we can find you additional resources if you want more details. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Herod and Pilate Letters non-canonical? | Bible general Archive 4 | BibleNut | 228379 | ||
Thank You so much! I will definitely begin reading the Bible and the website posted. |
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