Childhood, Gospels Of The
TextsWhat is the meaning of Childhood, Gospels Of The in the Bible?
The Gospels of Childhood comprise a group of non-canonical texts, such as the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, that narrate miraculous events from Jesus' early life. These works were composed between the second and fifth centuries CE and were excluded from the biblical canon due to their legendary nature and lack of apostolic authority.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Examining these texts reveals the diverse theological interests and narrative traditions of early Christian communities, providing context for how later canonical accounts were shaped by the desire to establish historical credibility and doctrinal orthodoxy.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.