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The Acts of Andrew
The following is an excerpt of a fragment translated from Coptic of what scholars believe to be one of several lost manuscripts designated Acts of Andrew. These Acts are known from Eusebius, 4th century, who, along with other apocryphal books, condemned it to the fire.
Jesus said to Andrew, "Come close to me, Andrew. Your name is 'the fire.' Blessed are you among men!" Andrew answered, "Let me speak." Jesus replied, "Speak, then, Andrew. You are a steadfast pillar." Andrew said, "As God lives, who is your father? I came to you from the house of my father and mother, and as my soul lives, I have not returned to it. I haven't even looked at the faces of my father and mother, my children, or even my wife. But I have borne my cross every day, following you from morning until night, without once laying it down. A lesser disciple could not so bear your name, Lord. I have not even desired two tunics for myself. I despise even this coat that I wear."
The Odes of Shalomé (The Odes of Solomon)
" The odes are so truth-filled and beautiful, they thrilled my heart and took my breath away! I hope that they will have a wide audience, and be enjoyed by many many more people. I am going to share these with others. I hope that the Lord uses these for the encouragement of His people all over the world." - ATS, August 9, 2009Shalomé of the Cross was the daughter of Mary and sister of Yahshua of Nazareth. She is mentioned several times in the New Testament Scriptures as a witness to the crucifixion. The Egyptian Scriptures portray her as a person much more important than a mere onlooker. In them, she is a fervent disciple who harbors and nurtures her brother as she learns the Way of the True Worshipper. To this same Shalomé tradition has attributed forty-one songs composed in the Aramaic language of the holy family. Her spiritual insight has much in common with that of the Beloved Disciple and the Teacher of Righteousness. Yet Shalomé has more to offer than a religious comparison of darkness and light. Her songs comprise a young woman’s unique and often mystical vision of the ‘divine feminine,’ love both mundane and ethereal, and hope that reaches far beyond the boundaries of earth and sky.
The Authentic Peter: The Preaching of Simeon Kefa from the Journal of T. Flavius Clemens (Clement)
THE AUTHENTIC PETER: Ever wonder why Simon Peter only got a couple short letters in our Scriptures? Wouldn’t someone have recorded Peter’s AUTHENTIC acts and preaching? Of course his preaching was recorded! By Clement, an affluent Gentile convert, at the command of James the Just. So why would the Church Fathers bury the preaching of their first pope since Clement was their second pope? Because Peter's teachings are HEBRAIC. This volume is one-of-a-kind, containing teachings on many subjects, including deliverance, healing, true worship, and lost doctrines. We dispensed with churchy language in restored the original Hebraic names and titles of people, places and concepts - and a full GLOSSARY.
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