The Gospel of Nicodemus, also known as the Acts of Pilate, is a text that has been debated for centuries. However, if proven to be true, it could shed light on the death of Jesus Share this article Share this article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy link Link copied Bookmark this Comment
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The authenticity of the Gospel of Nicodemus, also known as the Acts of Pilate, remains a subject of heated debate among religious scholars. If proven, it could shed light on many aspects of Jesus' death.
Many Christians are particularly interested in the first part of this gospel, which details both the trial of Jesus and his resurrection. This turning point is seen through the eyes of Nicodemus, who is identified in the Gospel of John as a follower of Christ.
Interestingly, it mentions the Roman centurion Longinus, a key character not included in the New Testament, the Irish Star reports.
Nicodemus depicts Longinus as the warrior who pierced Jesus' side with a spear during the crucifixion. It was at this moment that he regained his sight, when his eyes were sprinkled with the blood and water that gushed from Christ.
Another depiction of the overlooked character depicts him as a soldier guarding the body of Jesus in the tomb.
This story states that Longinus refused a bribe from the Jewish authorities by declaring Christ to be “truly the Son of God” after the earthquake that followed Jesus' death.
The authenticity of this story is widely debated, and many doubt that Nicodemus wrote it.
Some even suggest that this story of the death and resurrection of Christ was written by an unknown author 400-500 years before his death.
It is probably this uncertainty that is the reason why he is no longer mentioned in the Bible, despite the survival of Longinus' image, immortalized in a stunning statue located beneath St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
Even today, the former centurion, famous for his conversion to Christianity, is a martyr to followers of the faith, having been killed simply for sharing his beliefs.
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