Bible Secrets Revealed: The Forbidden Scriptures Lost to Time (S1, E3) | Full Episode

This paragraph discusses the existence of chapters in the Bible that are not commonly known or included in standard versions. It introduces the concept of censored and hidden texts, alleged secret teachings, and characters that have disappeared from the accepted versions of the Bible. The narrator questions why certain books were included or excluded, pointing to the influence of powerful individuals and political motivations in the canonization process. The paragraph sets the stage for a series that will explore these mysteries and challenge our understanding of the Bible.

This paragraph delves into the concept of the apocrypha, books considered 'hidden things' that were allegedly providing secret teachings but later rejected from the official canon. It discusses the existence of more apocryphal books than those included in the canons and the historical debate over which books should be part of the sacred text. The Book of Enoch is highlighted as particularly controversial, with its bizarre content leading to its omission from the canonical texts. The paragraph explores the reasons behind the exclusion of such texts and the implications for our understanding of the Bible.

This paragraph introduces the Gnostic Gospels, a collection of religious texts discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, which were hidden nearly 2,000 years ago by a religious group known as the Gnostics. The Gnostics believed in a tradition directly from Jesus and claimed to possess secret knowledge beyond the New Testament. The paragraph discusses the controversy surrounding these texts, their exclusion from the Bible, and the potential reasons for this, including the threat they posed to the centralized power of the Catholic Church and the promotion of a pro-male, anti-female agenda.

This paragraph examines the role of women in early Christianity, particularly focusing on Mary Magdalene and the controversial Gospel of Mary. It discusses the potential suppression of Mary's role and the possibility that the early church leaders sought to diminish the importance of women in the life of Jesus and the early church. The paragraph also explores the idea that the Gnostic Gospels may have challenged the conventional Christian view of God as a single masculine power and the male as the dominant force in religious life.

This paragraph explores the archaeological evidence suggesting the existence of a goddess named Asherah, who was considered the wife of Yahweh in ancient Israel. It discusses the implications of this finding, as the Bible we know today presents God as sexless and without a consort. The paragraph considers whether the Bible was edited to suppress the idea of a dual-natured God and questions the reasons behind the omission of stories and characters that might challenge the conventional Christian view.

This paragraph discusses the existence of multiple apocalyptic texts, including the Apocalypse of Peter, which were not included in the New Testament. It describes the content of these texts, which include graphic depictions of heaven and hell, and the unusual portrayal of Jesus' resurrection and his interaction with a talking cross. The paragraph considers the reasons for the exclusion of these texts, suggesting that they may have been deemed too bizarre or sensational, and not in line with the core beliefs of Christianity.

This paragraph reflects on the process of selecting and censoring stories in the Bible, questioning why certain stories were included and others left out. It highlights the most troubling and provocative passages that are often left out of the standard narrative. The paragraph concludes by acknowledging that despite the discovery of new chapters or lost gospels that may challenge our beliefs, the Bible remains a foundational text for billions, representing a compact between mankind and an almighty God.