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Secret 14million Bible in which 'Jesus predicts coming of Prophet Muhammad' unearthed in Turkey
Vatican 'wants to see' 1,500-year-old ancient script Has been hidden by Turkish state for 12 years Handwritten in gold-lettered Aramaic
By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 5:14 PM on 24th February 2012

A secret Bible in which Jesus is believed to predict the coming of the Prophet Muhammad to Earth has sparked serious interest from the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI is claimed to want to see the 1,500-year-old book, which many say is the Gospel of Barnabas, that has been hidden by the Turkish state for the last 12 years. The 14million handwritten gold lettered tome, penned in Jesus' native Aramaic language, is said to contain his early teachings and a prediction of the Prophet's coming.

Secret Bible: The 1,500-year-old tome was is said to contain Jesus' early teachings and his prediction of the Prophet's coming

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Ancient: The leather-bound text, written on animal hide, was discovered by Turkish police during an anti-smuggling operation in 2000

The leather-bound text, written on animal hide, was discovered by Turkish police during an anti-smuggling operation in 2000. It was closely guarded until 2010, when it was finally handed over to the Ankara Ethnography Museum, and will soon be put back on public display following a minor restoration. A photocopy of a single page from the handwritten ancient manuscript is thought to be worth 1.5million. Turkish culture and tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay said the book could be an authentic version of the Gospel, which was suppressed by the Christian Church for its strong parallels with the Islamic view of Jesus. He also said the Vatican had made an official request to see the scripture - a controversial text which Muslims claim is an addition to the original gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. In line with Islamic belief, the Gospel treats Jesus as a human being and not a God.

Serious interest: The Vatican, under Pope Benedict XVI, is said to want to see the recently re-discovered Bible

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Historic: The 14million handwritten gold lettered tome is penned in Jesus' native Aramaic language

It rejects the ideas of the Holy Trinity and the Crucifixion and reveals that Jesus predicted the coming of the Prophet Muhammad. In one version of the gospel, he is said to have told a priest: 'How shall the Messiah be called? Muhammad is his blessed name'.

WHO WAS ST BARNABAS?

Born in Cyprus as Joseph, Barnabas was an Early Christian later named an apostle. His story appears in the Acts of the Apostles, and Paul mentions him in some of his epistles. The date, place, and circumstances of his death are historically unverifiable. But Christian tradition states that he was martyred at Salamis, Cyprus. He is traditionally identified as the founder of the Cypriot Church, with his feast day on June 11. And in another Jesus denied being the Messiah, claiming that he or she would be Ishmaelite, the term used for an Arab. Despite the interest in the newly re-discovered book, some believe it is a fake and only dates back to the 16th century. The oldest copies of the book date back to that time, and are written in Spanish and Italian. Protestant pastor hsan zbek said it was unlikely to be authentic. This is because St Barnabas lived in the first century and was one of the Apostles of Jesus, in contrast to this version which is said to come from the fifth or sixth century. He told the Today Zaman newspaper: 'The copy in Ankara might have been written by one of the followers of St Barnabas. 'Since there is around 500 years in between St Barnabas and the writing of the Bible copy, Muslims may be disappointed to see that this copy does not include things they would like to see. 'It might have no relation with the content of the Gospel of Barnabas.'

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Theology professor mer Faruk Harman said a scientific scan of the bible may be the only way to reveal how old it really is.

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Newest Oldest Best rated Worst rated View all Nevertheless, Jesus is my inspiration and I still believe in god. Hopefully it is the same god, that we all worship. - Martin, congleton, 26/2/2012 16:26 Click to rate Rating 1

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Report abuse "A photocopy of a single page from the handwritten ancient manuscript is thought to be worth 1.5million." There's your big clue Sherlock. Has it been carbon dated yet to at least prove it's antiquity .. No. - Pix, UK, 26/2/2012 15:19 Click to rate Report abuse Turkey should be going out of their way to let the Vatican experts examine the book....unless maybe they are afraid of the truth. The Vatican has experts on documents that are second to none. - John, Michigan, United States. Just like they did with the Dead Sea Scrolls??? I wouldn't let anyone from the Vatican within 100 miles of this book. If there's stuff in it that they don't like, you can bet they'll do their damndest to stop us learning it. The Vatican is the mafia in frocks. - Bawheid, naewhere near you, 26/2/2012 14:05 Click to rate Report abuse Ludicrous. - philinncy, ny, ny, 26/2/2012 14:05 Click to rate Report abuse Some of us more discerning Christians already know its a fake. - Tracy Simone Hudson, Shipley Too Near Bradford, 26/2/2012 13:02 Click to rate Report abuse Many times in the Bible it states many FALSE PROPHETS will come up in my name, states it is he Jesus that came & no others will come until he Jesus returns.....! - stonhillady, Rockport, Maine, 26/2/2012 12:33 Click to rate Report abuse Christians will be interested to know if this is a valid document. Judeo-Christians on the other hand, like the evangelical ones in the US, will certainly not be happy with what amounts to a rather politically-incorrect gospel. - Ashton, Canada, 26/2/2012 12:31 Click to rate Report abuse John Oklahoma... Hmm I'm not religious but you quotation of being brought up to the 21st Century where material wealth is our god and war and violence is commonplace is quite disturbing. - steve, uk, 26/2/2012 09:17 Click to rate Report abuse Rating 14 Rating 42 Rating 67 Rating 55 Rating 31 Rating 76 Rating (0)

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gee, biblical scholar, it must be true then. its not like someone couldve already added a bunch of lies to the bible and that is one of them, is it? i mean, god actually wrote it with his own hands didnt he. and then physically passed it down from the clouds with some kind of miracle... if men had written it, anything it says could be wrong, but they didnt.... .......... lol good god man, for a "scholar" you sure sound like a gullible fool. - Thought, Someplaece, 26/2/2012 02:46 Click to rate Report abuse I will wait until it comes out on paperback... :-) - Badger, Oxon, 26/2/2012 02:36 Click to rate Report abuse The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Ads by Google: Is Jesus Really God?Scholars Examine the Facts About Jesus' Claims to be GodY-Jesus.com Antique and Rare BiblesHuge selection: 200 - 600 years old View items from $200 to $2,000,000.Greatsite.com Catholic Goods OnlineYour source for Catholic religious goods for all occasions.www.catholicgoodsonline.com The 10 CommandmentsLearn Everything About The 10 Commandments - Order A Free Bookwww.ucg.org/bible-study-aid Religious ThrillersThe Sudarium Trilogy - "An Electrifying Story" - now $2.99www.thesudarium.com Find this story at www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2105714/Secret-14million-Bible-Jesus-predicts-coming-Prophet-Muhammadunearthed-Turkey.html Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group Associated Newspapers Ltd Rating 50 Rating 16

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