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The Lost Chapter of Acts of the Apostles

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The Sonnini Manuscript, better known as The Long Lost Chapter of The Acts of the Apostles contains the account of Paul's journey in Spain and Britain. The document, purporting to be the concluding portion of the Acts of the Apostles, covers a portion of the period after Paul's 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.

The Bible gives a fairly complete account of the life of St. Paul; his conversion, his missionary journeys, and his martyrdom in Rome. But there is a period of time, approximately six years, of which the Bible remains silent. This would be the period after his trial and acquittal in Rome and before his return to Rome to cast his fate with his many converts. These were his Christian brethern who were being put to death by the thousands during the reign of Emperor Nero.

It would be reasonable to assume that during this period, Paul visited Spain as he had planned (Rom. 15:28) and perhaps re-visited some of the churches in Asia Minor. But, Paul had expressed a desire to preach the Gospel to those whom the name of Christ was not known. There can be no question that Paul had heard of the "Tin Islands" because the Romans had already conquered the greater part of Britain. The apostle could have met many in Rome and elsewhere who had been there, either as traders or with the Roman army. Having journeyed so near to Britain as Spain and Gaul, it is altogether reasonable to suppose that Paul would have made the short voyage across the English Channel. More information on Paul's journeys in
Mr. Capts new book "Paul the Missionary" Artisan Publishers 2005.

There is a very good case made for this Lost Chapter being authentic, one reason some scholars think that the Book of Acts is incomplete is, that of the New Testament only Acts and one other (James) does not end with Amen. One more interesting fact is this writing is written in the same "manner" as Acts, many other interesting points are made for authenticty of this writing and the reasons as for it not being published are also pointed out. If you do not believe that this is God's word, you will at the least find it very, very interesting. I highly reccomend this book and when we meet our Father, it would not surprise me if this "Lost Chapter" is true after all.

The historical information packed into this little book was worth the money spent on it. Fascinating to read this gives insight into the Apostle Paul and his life you won't get anywhere else. Is this really the "Lost Chapter of Acts"? I don't know. But the history Capt gives makes a compelling case. Names from the Bible come alive as never before. Take the time and read this little book.

E. Ramond Capt is an otherwise thorough and competent scholar, except for this book. The so-called Chapter 29 of Acts also fooled the late William Eugene Scott, PhD (from Stanford U). The manuscript is obviously a forgery written by British Israelite types who were overzealous to show a connection to the Celts and the Lost Tribes of Israel. I think there's enough evidence without having to defend this obvious fake. Here's the verses of this chapter I have a problem with: 29:13 "And it came to pass that certain of the Druids came unto Paul privately, and showed by their rites and ceremonies they were descended from the Jews [Judahites] which escaped from bondage in the land of Egypt, and the apostle believed these things, and he gave them the kiss of peace." Druids were NOT Jews! They were heathen Pagans who practiced divination with human entrails, worship of idols and trees, sorcery, and human sacrifice by such methods as burning people alive (The Wicker Man). If Paul saw these things and decided the Druids were Jews, he must have been really drunk! People who try to defend this manuscript will point out "It was found by a Frenchman", as though that made a difference, since the French are Celts too, and have perhaps an even stronger identification with the Druids than do the British. It's quite strange only one copy of this lost chapter has ever turned up at a time when British Israelism was at a peak. During the 19th century, there were spurious lost books turning up everywhere - The Book of Mormon, The Book of Abraham, the Gospel of Aradia...and all fakes. You can read the "lost" (i.e., forged) Chapter of Acts online for free, so don't waste your money.

This book does an excellent job of proving there is a 29th chapter to ACTS. If you are looking to be taught truth from the bible also read anything by Dr. Eugene Scott.