Likewise, there are many gospels that were not taken into account at the Council of Nicea to be part of the Bible. Over time, other manuscripts have appeared that completely contradict the basis of Catholicism and conventional Christianity. In this installment we present: the ancient Bible that reveals that Jesus was not crucified. Let’s see.

In the 16th century, as a result of various philosophical discussions, the Catholic Church established that only the Bible could be considered a source of Christian doctrine. This was to avoid delving into the other texts that contradict the story of Jesus. However, in the year 2000, a very old Bible was discovered in Turkey, containing an apocryphal gospel.

It is the gospel of Barnabas, who was not one of the 12 apostles, but was one of the 70 disciples of Jesus Christ. This character traveled with the apostle Paul, being a great collaborator in the evangelization of Antioch. This manuscript has been a source of concern for the Vatican, since it supports a version of Jesus very similar to that of Islam.

The mysterious Bible has been kept secretly in the Ethnographic Museum of Ankara. The manuscript is made of treated leather and written in Aramaic dialect, the everyday language of Jesus of Nazareth.

Its pages are black, due to the corrosive action of time. According to the experts who evaluated the book, it is a totally original text. The religious authorities of Islam insist that the text of Barnabas proves that Jesus was not the son of God, but a prophet. They also claim that Jesus ascended alive to heaven without being crucified and that Judas Iscariot was crucified instead. There is also information revealing that Jesus announced the coming of the prophet Muhammad, who would found Islam 700 years after Christ.

The Vatican, showing its concern for the discovery of this book, has asked the Turkish authorities to have its contents evaluated by experts of the Catholic Church from its facilities in Rome.

According to the Catholic Church, the only canonical texts describing the death and resurrection of Christ are found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and they advise that the apocryphal gospels, which were rejected to be part of the Bible, should not be taken into account, as they claim that they were not inspired by God. In this case, the gospel of Barnabas would be part of these apocryphal gospels.

According to the report of The National Turk, the enigmatic Bible was seized from a group of smugglers operating in the Mediterranean. The gang was engaged in antiquities smuggling and illegal excavations. Currently, the mysterious book is worth $28 million and some copies have already been sold, worth $2 million, as it is an authentic manuscript, from the first centuries after Christ, carved with gold lettering, on fragile bonded leather.

This discovery in particular has shaken the Christian faith, since until now no text had emerged that denied the crucifixion of Christ. The main component of Christian symbology was selected in 325, when Constantine at the Council of Nicaea, together with a small group of people, decided the basis of Catholicism, taking only 4 gospels and rejecting a large number of authentic manuscripts of that time, which were hidden or burned and taken as false doctrine.

However, mysterious documents continue to appear, as was the case of the discovery in 1946 of the Dead Sea Scrolls or the Qumran Scrolls, which is a compendium of Gnostic gospels revealing many of the mysteries of the life of Jesus, but so far none had denied the symbolism of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Christians with diverse beliefs

This idea is not new. In the history of Christianity, there have been several currents that have questioned the authenticity of the crucifixion of Jesus. Some argue that the biblical accounts of the crucifixion are inconsistent and unreliable, while others suggest that the crucifixion may have been a myth invented by early Christians.

Among the most prominent proponents of this theory is the German theologian, Gerd Lüdemann, who argues that the crucifixion of Jesus is a myth created by early Christians to establish their religion. Lüdemann argues that Jesus was executed, but not crucified, and that his body was buried in a mass grave.

This theory has been met with skepticism by many Christians and biblical scholars, who argue that there is historical and biblical evidence for the crucifixion of Jesus. Most historians agree that Jesus was executed by Roman authorities, but some question the specific details of his death.

For example, some scholars have suggested that Jesus may have been executed by stoning, rather than crucifixion, based on the interpretation of some biblical texts and the practice of Jewish law at the time of Jesus.

Despite these debates, most Christians continue to accept the crucifixion of Jesus as a historical fact and fundamental to their faith. The crucifixion of Jesus is seen as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind, and is the basis for belief in the resurrection and salvation.

It is important to note that the question of whether or not Jesus was crucified is not only a historical or theological debate, but also has implications for the interpretation of Jesus’ life and teachings. Some argue that if Jesus was not crucified, then his death and resurrection can be seen as symbolic metaphors rather than literal events, which fundamentally changes the interpretation of the Christian story.

In addition, some have suggested that the possibility that Jesus was not crucified may have implications for interfaith relations. The idea that Jesus’ crucifixion is a myth could be seen as offensive to Christians, and could generate tensions with other religions that do not recognize Jesus as the son of God.

In any case, it is important to keep in mind that history and theology are constantly evolving fields, and new evidence and theories can change our understanding of the past. Although the crucifixion of Jesus has been widely accepted as a historical fact, it is possible that new evidence will be discovered in the future that will change our understanding of this event.

One of the reasons why the question of whether or not Jesus was crucified remains a matter of debate is the lack of concrete and conclusive evidence. The accounts of the crucifixion in the biblical gospels are the main historical sources, but these accounts are not consistent in all details. In addition, the lack of contemporary historical records of Jesus’ execution has led some to question the veracity of the biblical accounts.

However, there are several historical and archaeological evidences that support the crucifixion of Jesus. For example, the Roman historian Tacitus mentions the execution of Jesus in his work “Annals,” written around 116 AD. In addition, several inscriptions and engravings have been discovered that mention the crucifixion at the time of Jesus, including a heel bone of a crucified man found in a tomb near Jerusalem.

Furthermore, crucifixion was a common form of execution in Roman times, and Roman authorities are known to have executed many insurgents and rebels in Judea during the first century A.D. Therefore, it would not be surprising that Jesus was executed in this manner.

Despite this evidence, some still question the authenticity of Jesus’ crucifixion. However, it is important to keep in mind that the Christian faith is not based only on historical or archaeological evidence, but on a personal experience of God’s presence in our lives. For Christians, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are central to their understanding of salvation and eternal life.

One of the reasons why the question of whether or not Jesus was crucified remains a matter of debate is the lack of concrete and conclusive evidence. The accounts of the crucifixion in the biblical gospels are the main historical sources, but these accounts are not consistent in all details. In addition, the lack of contemporary historical records of Jesus’ execution has led some to question the veracity of the biblical accounts.

However, there are several historical and archaeological evidences that support the crucifixion of Jesus. For example, the Roman historian Tacitus mentions the execution of Jesus in his work “Annals,” written around 116 AD. In addition, several inscriptions and engravings have been discovered that mention crucifixion in Jesus’ time, including a heel bone of a crucified man found in a tomb near Jerusalem.

A Roman form of execution

In addition, crucifixion was a common form of execution in Roman times, and Roman authorities are known to have executed many insurgents and rebels in Judea during the first century A.D. Therefore, it would not be surprising that Jesus was executed in this manner.

Despite this evidence, some still question the authenticity of Jesus’ crucifixion. However, it is important to keep in mind that the Christian faith is not based on historical or archaeological evidence alone, but on a personal experience of God’s presence in our lives. For Christians, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are central to their understanding of salvation and eternal life.

Rather than focusing on the question of whether or not Jesus was crucified, it is important for Christians to focus on the spiritual meaning of the story and how it can help them live their lives in a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. In doing so, Christians can find meaning and purpose in their faith, regardless of the historical and theological questions that may arise.