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Offline Phidippides

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Apocryphal texts
« on: February 09, 2010, 10:43:51 PM »
Do you think that apocrypha has any value to us?  If so, what is it?
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2010, 04:43:13 PM »
Quote from: Phidippides on February 09, 2010, 10:43:51 PM
Do you think that apocrypha has any value to us?  If so, what is it?


No.  They add nothing that isn't already covered in the canon.
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 11:06:25 PM »
Quote from: Donald Baker on February 11, 2010, 04:43:13 PM
No.  They add nothing that isn't already covered in the canon.


Actually, it was a trick question (of sorts).  ;D

Of theological value I am not sure.  But of historical value, yes they have it.  Not only can it provide a source for later beliefs or traditions within Christianity, but it can also provide a terminus ante quem for certain events or beliefs or practices.
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 05:25:38 PM »
Quote from: Phidippides on February 11, 2010, 11:06:25 PM
Quote from: Donald Baker on February 11, 2010, 04:43:13 PM
No.  They add nothing that isn't already covered in the canon.


Actually, it was a trick question (of sorts).  ;D

Of theological value I am not sure.  But of historical value, yes they have it.  Not only can it provide a source for later beliefs or traditions within Christianity, but it can also provide a terminus ante quem for certain events or beliefs or practices.


Had you asked this at WCF, I probably would have answered the other way. :D
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 08:56:57 PM »
I contemplated posting it over there instead...I guess it was a toss up. 
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010, 06:40:25 AM »
Agreeing with Donald again. It adds nothing to the canon.
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Re: Apocryphal texts
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010, 06:44:13 AM »
Quote from: Fit2BThaied on April 05, 2010, 06:40:25 AM
Agreeing with Donald again. It adds nothing to the canon.


Whoa this is getting scary! :o
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