Publisher's Synopsis
The Gospel of Barnabas is a religious text that was first published in 1907. The book claims to be a lost gospel written by the apostle Barnabas, who was a companion of St. Paul. The text is said to have been written in the 1st century AD and was discovered in the Vatican Library in the 16th century.The Gospel of Barnabas differs from the four canonical gospels of the New Testament in many ways. It presents a different account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and includes a number of stories and teachings that are not found in the other gospels. For example, it describes Jesus as a prophet rather than the son of God, and presents him as having been taken up into heaven before his crucifixion.The book also includes a number of teachings that are similar to those found in Islam, such as the belief in one God and the importance of prayer and fasting. As a result, some scholars have suggested that the Gospel of Barnabas may have been influenced by Islamic teachings.Despite its controversial content, the Gospel of Barnabas has been widely read and studied over the years. It has been the subject of numerous debates and discussions among scholars and religious leaders, and has been a source of inspiration for many people around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
