The Sonnini Manuscript: The Long Lost Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles

The Long Lost Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles

Translated by

C.S.SONNINI

FROM AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES OF

CONSTANTINOPLE PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE SULTAN ABDOUL ACHMET

with notes and comments by the Late T.G.COLE

In bringing to the notice of the Christian public the document known by the name of the “Long Lost Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles,” we feel that we are fulfilling a duty to Christ and rendering a service to our fellows. In all probability not one per cent of Christian believers, not to speak of the general public, have ever heard of the “Sonnini Manuscript”: yet how many earnest believers would be delighted to have corroborative evidence of the visit of the Great Apostle to the Gentiles to these Islands. The document referred to purports to be the concluding portion of the “Acts of the Apostles,” and gives an account of Paul’s journeyings after his two years enforced residence in Rome in his own hired house. It is written in the style of the Acts and reads like a continuation of it.

It was found interleaved in a copy of “Sonnini’s Travels in Turkey and Greece,” and purchased at the sale of the library and effects of the late Right Honorable Sir John Newport, Bart., in Ireland, whose family arms were engraved on the cover of the book, and in whose possession it had been for more than thirty years, with a copy of the firman of the Sultan of Turkey,

granting to C.S. to travel in all parts of the Ottoman dominions. The document was translated by C.S.Sonnini from an original Greek manuscript found in the Archives at Constantinople presented to him by the Sultan Abdoul Achmet.

The following is the contents of the title page of Sonnini’s work, in which the English translation of the document was found:

“Travels in Turkey and Greece undertaker by order of Louis XVI, and with the authority of the Ottoman Court, by Sonnini, member of several scientific or literary societies of the Society of

Agriculture of Paris, and of the Observers of Men – mores multorum videt et ubes.’ — HOR., London: Printed for T.N. Longman and O. Rees, Paternoster Row, 1801.”

POINTS IN FAVOUR OF THE GENUINENESS OF THE MANUSCRIPT

(a) It has all the appearance of being of ancient date.

(b) It is written in Greek, and in the style of the Acts.

(c) The places and peoples mentioned are called by their ancient Roman names.

(d) Its tone is dignified and spiritual.

(e) Its Scriptural brevity.

(f) The remarkable character of its prophetic expressions.

(g) Its being preserved in the Archives of Constantinople.

(h) Its pure gospel character and generous conception of the Divine purpose and plan.

Source: http://www.keithhunt.com/Acts29.html

The Long Lost Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles is in perfect harmony with the rest of Scriptures and is included as the final Chapter, Chapter 29, of the Book of Acts in the King of kings’ Bible. Please see it below, in context and following directly after Chapter 28. The entire Book of Acts from the King of kings’ Bible can be viewed by clicking here.

Acts 28-29

28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Malta.
28:2 And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
28:3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid [them] on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
28:4 And when the barbarians saw the [venomous] beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
28:5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.
28:6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
28:7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.
28:8 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.
28:9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
28:10 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded [us] with such things as were necessary.
28:11 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.
28:12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried [there] three days.
28:13 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
28:14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
28:15 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
28:16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.
28:17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men [and] brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
28:18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let [me] go, because there was no cause of death in me.
28:19 But when the Jews spoke against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
28:20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see [you], and to speak with [you]: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
28:21 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came showed or spoke any harm of thee.
28:22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into [his] lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the Kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of The Law of Moses, and [out of] the Prophets, from morning till evening.
28:24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
28:25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit by Isaiah the Prophet unto our fathers,
28:26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
28:27 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
28:28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and [that] they will hear it.
28:29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
28:30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
28:31 Preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
29:1 And Paul, full of the blessings of Christ, and abounding in the Spirit, departed out of Rome, determining to go to “Heber”ia (now called Spain), for he had a long time purposed to journey thereward, and was minded also to go from thence into Britain.
29:2 For he had heard in Phoenicia that certain of the children of Israel, about the time of the Assyrian captivity (around 722 B.C.), had escaped by sea to “the isles afar off” (and to The Rock), as spoken by the Prophet, and called by the Romans Britain.
29:3 And the Lord commanded the gospel to be preached far hence to the Gentiles, and to the “Lost” sheep of the “House of Israel” [the ten "Lost" tribes of Israel].
29:4 And no man hindered Paul; for he testified boldly of Jesus before the tribunes and among the people; and he took with him certain of the brethren which abode with him at Rome, and they took shipping at Ostium, and having the winds fair were brought safely into an haven of “Heber”ia (now called Spain).
29:5 And much people were gathered together from the towns and villages, and the hill country; for they had heard of the conversion of the Apostle, and the many miracles which he had wrought.
29:6 And Paul preached mightily in “Heber”ia (Spain), and great multitudes believed and were converted, for they perceived he was an Apostle sent by God.
29:7 And they departed out of “Heber”ia (now called Spain), and Paul and his company finding a ship in Armorica sailing unto Britain, they went therein, and passing along the South coast they reached a port called Raphinus.
29:8 Now when it was noised abroad that the Apostle had landed on their coast, great multitudes of the inhabitants met him, and they treated Paul courteously, and he entered in at the east gate of their city, and lodged in the house of an Hebrew and [who was also] one of his own nation (a Benjamite).
29:9 And on the morrow he came and stood upon Mount Lud (now known as Ludgate Hill); and the people assembled in the Broadway, and he preached Christ unto them, and many believed the Word and the testimony of Jesus.
29:10 And at even the Holy Spirit fell upon Paul, and he prophesied, saying, Behold in the last days the God of Peace shall dwell in the cities, and the inhabitants thereof shall be numbered; and in the seventh numbering of the people, their eyes shall be opened [to their true identity as Israel*], and the glory of their inheritance shine forth before them. And nations shall come up to worship on the Mount that testifieth of the patience and longsuffering of a servant of the Lord.
29:11 And in the latter days new tidings of the Gospel shall issue forth out of Jerusalem, and the hearts of the people shall rejoice, and behold, fountains shall be opened, and there shall be no more plague.
29:12 In those days there shall be wars and rumours of wars; and a King shall rise up, and his Sword [of the Spirit] shall be for the healing of the nations, and his peacemaking shall abide, and the glory of his Kingdom a wonder among princes.
29:13 And it came to pass that certain of the Druids (Druid means Truth) came unto Paul privately, and showed by their rites and ceremonies they were descended from the Jews which escaped from bondage in the land of Egypt, and the Apostle believed these things, and he gave them the kiss of peace.
29:14 And Paul abode in his lodgings three months, confirming in the faith and preaching Christ continually.
29:15 And after these things Paul and his brethren departed from Raphinus, and sailed to Atium in Gaul.
29:16 And Paul preached in the Roman garrisons and among the people, exhorting all men to repent and confess their sins.
29:17 And there came to him certain of the Belgae to enquire of him of the new doctrine, and of the Man Jesus; and Paul opened his heart unto them, and told them all things that had befallen him, how be it that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; and they departed, pondering among themselves upon the things which they had heard.
29:18 And after much preaching and toil Paul and his fellow labourers passed into Helvetia (Switzerland), and came unto Mount Pontius Pilate, where he who condemned the Lord Jesus dashed himself down headlong, and so miserably perished.
29:19 And immediately a torrent gushed out of the mountain and washed his body broken in pieces into a lake.
29:20 And Paul stretched forth his hands upon the water, and prayed unto the Lord, saying, O Lord God give us a Sign unto all nations that here Pontius Pilate, which condemned Thine only-incarnated Son, plunged headlong into the pit.
29:21 And while Paul was yet speaking, behold there came a great earthquake, and the face of the waters was changed, and the form of the lake like unto the Son of Man hanging in an agony upon the cross.
29:22 And a voice came out of heaven saying, Even Pilate hath escaped the wrath to come, for he washed his hands before the multitude at the bloodshedding of the Lord Jesus.
29:23 When, therefore, Paul and those that were with him saw the earthquake, and heard the voice of the angel, they glorified God, and were mightily strenghtened in spirit.
29:24 And they journeyed and came to Mount Julius, where stood two pillars, one on the right hand and one on the left hand, erected by Caesar Augustus.
29:25 And Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, stood up between the two pillars, saying, Men and brethren, these stones which ye see this day shall testify of my journey hence; and verily I say, they shall remain until the outpouring of the Spirit upon all nations, neither shall The Way be hindered throughout all generations.
29:26 And they went forth and came unto Illyricum, intending to go by Macedonia into Asia, and grace was found in all the communities; and they prospered and had peace. Amen.

*Paul, in his letter to the Romans, said the following:

Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness (as to their true identity) is happened to part of Israel (the ten “lost” tribes – the House of Israel), until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

The ten “lost” tribes of Israel—the House of Israel—includes the American and British people, who are also the “Two Witnesses” referred to in both Isaiah 43:12 and Revelation 11:3-7.

The very best and only way to make the most of this information is to read, study and put into practice The Survival Plan, which is a “little book” (Rev. 10:7-10) entitled The Way home or face The Fire by JAH. The title is self-explanatory.

Those of you who claim to be “SAVED” already, are WRONG. You do not mark your own test. Only the Lord marks your test and you will have absolutely NO say in it. You would do well to learn some fresh and real humility and start again, this time DOING what the Lord says and not what you decide yourself. The “Self” has to be “crucified DAILY“ until it is DEAD and you want only to serve your Lord and the common good, keeping the COMMANDments; Covenants; His Laws and Ways and NOT your own.