The Missing Gospels
Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities

A reasonable overview of the differences that are actually present in the heretical works and their hopeless state of ever actually having a claim to being just as valid as orthodoxy. I would have appreciated some more focus on arguments related to the interplay between canon and orthodoxy, as I'm n......more

Great introductory read into the Nag Hammadi texts and cursory glance at the texts themselves. What I liked most about this work is to not down play their historical reliability, but to acknowledge their place and variety. A couple of things I wish he would have done is noted the dialogical character......more

3.5-4.0 stars. This book gives an excellent review of the contents of the works in question (e.g. the Gospel of Thomas). It outlines the distinct differences between them and the theology of traditional Christianity. This is the majority of the book. Based on the title of the book what I was expecting......more

The book is a thought-provoking exploration into the lesser-known narratives of early Christianity. The author delves into the historical context and diverse perspectives that shaped the development of Christian beliefs. From the Gnostic Gospels to other non-canonical texts, the author unveils the r......more

Unclear thesis Bock adds great questions, but he provides incomplete answers and while his point becomes clear at the end, it’s unclear through most of the book. Furthermore, he sufficiently points out a problem, but does not provide an adequate solution.......more