The Lost Gospels That Change Everything We Know About Jesus | Alex O'Connor

Julian Dorey Daily • November 24, 2025

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FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5GIOp_Vr88


Philosopher and YouTuber Alex O’Connor joins to discuss theology, mistranslations, and lost gospels that could reshape what we think we know about Jesus and Christianity.


ALEX'S LINKS

- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic

- IG: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/?hl=en

- X: https://x.com/CosmicSkeptic


From Jesus’ debates with Pharisees to the Gospel of Judas and Thomas, this conversation dives into how centuries of translation errors, political agendas, and religious rivalries created the modern version of Christianity we know today.


Did Jesus ever call himself God — or did later translators make him one?


Inside this clip:


Jesus’ debates with Pharisees


Was Jesus actually divine?


The Bible’s biggest mistranslation


Jehovah’s Witness “translation screwup” explained


The lost gospels of Judas & Thomas


John 17 breakdown and meaning


Who were the Essenes & Mandaeans?


***TIMESTAMPS***

00:00 – Jesus Debates the Pharisees & Tomb Mystery

12:11 – Was Jesus God? Bible Translation Debate

21:00 – John 17 Breakdown & Alex’s Perspective

28:08 – Mandaeans and Essenes Explained

34:10 – Lost Gospels of Judas & Thomas

53:44 – Q Source and Punishment for Sins


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