alexalbon23
Active member
Hey all! I was down an internet rabbit hole recently, and I came across a few articles about "lost" or "hidden" scriptures in different religions—like the Dead Sea Scrolls for Judaism or the Gospel of Thomas in early Christianity. It got me wondering, are there other examples of this in religions like Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism? How do communities deal with these texts once they’re found? Do they get accepted, rejected, or studied in a certain way? I’m curious if anyone here knows more about this, or has personal thoughts on how these writings fit (or don’t) into the larger picture of religious teachings.
In Islam, there are references to lost texts, like some Hadiths that didn’t survive, while in Hinduism, ancient scriptures like the Upanishads can be considered "hidden" in terms of their deep philosophical meanings. Communities often approach newly found texts with a mix of curiosity and caution, leading to study and debate about their relevance to established teachings. 
