The Gospel of Barnabas

The Gospel of Barnabas presents a unique perspective on the life of Jesus, attributed to his disciple Barnabas, and exists in an Italian manuscript with 222 chapters. This text offers a narrative of Jesus' ministry that aligns with certain gospel accounts while also diverging significantly, particularly in its anti-Pauline and anti-Trinitarian views. It portrays Jesus as a prophet rather than the son of God and suggests that he escaped crucifixion, a notion that resonates with Islamic teachings. Although relatively obscure until recent Muslim interest, it claims authenticity as one of the oldest gospels.