L.K.Eder
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My main point in this thread was why did the bible leave out so much of Jesus's life?
If it was good or to religions purpose surely the bible would have included it all?
The cannonized Bible leaves out alot about alot of things, simply because it's more of a spiritual book intended to outline Yahshua's teachings rather then his life. There are other accounts outside fo the Bible in the "gnostic gospels", which are much less spiritual and more focus on Yahshua the man. The same can be said about the aprochypha in dealing with the Old Testament. Many books like the Book of Jasher and Book of Enoch are mentioned and referenced in scripture but aren't included.
They often have historical information that was left out of the Biblical account. The Book of Jasher for example records Moses as being an Ethiopian King for 40 years before returning to Egypt to lead the great exodus. Ethiopian and Hebrew legend suggests that this might have actually been an accepted fact amongst ancient Ethiopians. You've got to satudy the scriptures in the context of history to get the full story.
i recommend saramago's "The Gospel According to Jesus Christ"