How Did We Get Our Bible?

In this gripping thriller, Jude, a 15-year-old boy, faces a tumultuous life after his abusive and drug-dealing father is murdered. He is reunited with his mother, Anna Grady, a district attorney and mayoral candidate, who he believed was dead. As Jude navigates his new life in an elite private school, he becomes embroiled in a scheme to protect his mother's political future, which leads to his wrongful conviction and imprisonment. The story unfolds with twists and turns, revealing buried secrets and Jude's struggle for justice and recognition from his mother.

The Book of Philemon is one of the shortest letters written by Paul and is part of the New Testament. It was written during Paul's first Roman imprisonment, around AD 60-62. The letter addresses Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Onesimus had fled to Rome, where he encountered Paul and became a Christian. Paul writes to Philemon to appeal for Onesimus's return, asking him to treat Onesimus not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ. The letter emphasizes the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the equal status of believers in Christ, regardless of their social positions. Paul offers to take on any debt or wrongdoing attributed to Onesimus, demonstrating the principles of Christian love and grace.

The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical gospel, meaning it's not included in the Bible. It's a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus, differing significantly in style and content from the canonical gospels. It's considered Gnostic in origin, emphasizing secret knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. Scholars debate its historical accuracy and relationship to the canonical gospels. Its unique perspective offers insights into early Christian thought and diversity. The Gospel of Thomas's focus on spiritual understanding rather than historical narrative sets it apart from the canonical texts.

St. Paul's Letter to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology, exploring themes such as justification by faith, the nature of the law, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles.