Discovery of Ancient Papyrus Detailing Jesus' Childhood Miracle

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
The earliest known copy of a story about Jesus performing a miracle as a child has been discovered on a 2,000-year-old papyrus in Egypt, detailing the 'vivification of the sparrows.' The story is part of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which was excluded from the Bible. The papyrus was found in Hamburg, Germany, and is believed to have been written in the 4th or 5th century.

Key Points

  • Earliest known copy of a story about Jesus' childhood miracle
  • Papyrus dates back to the 4th or 5th century in Egypt
  • Details the 'vivification of the sparrows' involving Jesus turning clay pigeons into live birds
  • Part of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, excluded from the Bible

Pros

  • Provides insight into lesser-known stories about Jesus' childhood
  • Adds to historical understanding of religious texts and manuscripts

Cons

  • The authenticity of the story may be questioned due to its exclusion from the Bible
  • Limited historical context and evidence surrounding the manuscript's discovery