Original Jesus Journal

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Explore the ancient sources, the historical figure, the original teachings, and the human process that assembled the Bible.

Lost Texts & Non-Canonical Gospels

The ancient texts that shaped early Christianity but were excluded from the Bible. Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Mary, Gospel of Judas, and dozens more — what they say and why they were left out. (15 articles)

The Historical Jesus

Who was Jesus of Nazareth as a historical figure? What do the earliest sources — before church councils, before doctrinal editing — actually tell us about what he said, did, and believed? (8 articles)

Original Teachings

The actual teachings of Jesus reconstructed from the earliest available sources. What he said about the Kingdom of God, wealth, forgiveness, enemies, and the inner life — before centuries of interpretation. (10 articles)

How the Bible Was Made

The process by which 27 books were selected and dozens were excluded. Council votes, political pressure, theological agendas — the human decisions that shaped the most influential book in history. (17 articles)

Primary Sources Explained

Deep dives into the 43 ancient sources used to reconstruct the original Jesus. Who wrote them, when, where, and what makes each one uniquely valuable. (7 articles)

Original Jesus Journal — Exploring the earliest sources of who Jesus actually was

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