The Gospel of Barnabas by Lonsdale and Laura Ragg

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The Gospel of Barnabas is a non-canonical, pseudepigraphical gospel, written during the Late Middle Ages and attributed to the early Christian disciple Barnabas, here translated by Lonsdale and Laura Ragg, and first published in 1907. This remarkable text presents itself as an alternative gospel, attributed to Barnabas, one of the early followers of Jesus. Unlike the canonical accounts, it portrays a narrative that emphasizes Jesus as a prophet rather than divine, rejecting the crucifixion and instead presenting Judas as the one crucified in his place. The book’s themes and storylines have long sparked interest and debate among scholars of Christian and Islamic traditions, as it shares certain parallels with Qur’anic depictions of Jesus. As an apocryphal gospel, it offers a fascinating window into the complex interplay of faith, history, and doctrine. Readers drawn to early Christian writings, pseudepigrapha, or comparative religion will find it particularly compelling. Its radical reinterpretation of central Christian events makes it a valuable text for those exploring how alternative gospels sought to challenge or expand upon accepted traditions, while also shedding light on the diversity of thought and belief in the centuries following the rise of Christianity.

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