Charles Gartner

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The Gospel of Peter and the Walking Cross

Explore the noncanonical Gospel of Peter, where giant angels and a walking, talking cross emerge from Christ's tomb to proclaim salvation.

The Gospel of Peter and the Walking Cross
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Odes of Solomon 19: The "Milk of the Father" Metaphor

Explore gender fluidity in early Christianity through Ode 19 of the Odes of Solomon—a 2nd-century hymn depicting God's breasts and the milking of the Father.

Odes of Solomon 19: The "Milk of the Father" Metaphor
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C.G. Jung on Paul and Myths

What can a depth psychologist teach us about the apostle Paul? By examining C.G. Jung's reflections on myth, inner certainty, and the god-man archetype, we explore how the stories we embrace shape our spiritual reality—and what that means for our understanding of early Christian history.

C.G. Jung on Paul and Myths
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Full Text of the Odes of Solomon

Access the full public domain text of the Odes of Solomon. Read these profound 1st-2nd century Christian devotional poems and hymns online.

Full Text of the Odes of Solomon
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4 Requests in Paul's Gnostic Prayer

Was the apostle Paul a Gnostic? That's impossible to say from a historical perspective, but certainly many of the ancient Gnostics claimed him as one of their own.

4 Requests in Paul's Gnostic Prayer
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A Word of Encouragement from a Gnostic Text

Profound words of encouragement from a Gnostic source

A Word of Encouragement from a Gnostic Text
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NCC Site Update: April 2026

Hello all, Non-Canonical Christianity is transitioning from our previous hosting provider and content management system (Wordpress) to a new home (running on Ghost CMS). This will result in improved

NCC Site Update: April 2026
Exploring heretical, apocryphal, and gnostic Christian texts

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