Who decided which books make up the New Testament? Was it the Church? Or a faction within the Church that managed to impose its choices? When was this decision made? What factors were involved?
There are, and have been, other gospels besides the four currently included in the New Testament, such as the Gospel of Thomas or the Gospel of Judas, whose recent rediscovery has been celebrated by the media. Why were only four gospels included in the New Testament? And do the other books it contains legitimately deserve to occupy this place?
These questions are crucial for Christians who base their faith on the Bible, and particularly on the New Testament. This book attempts to provide some answers by examining both the texts of the New Testament itself and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
ISBN: 9782755001815