The Gospel of Travis

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward - An Academic Apologizes in Advance - "So I say again: pretty much everything known about this manuscript, called The Gospel of Travis, is contested by scholars. Its authorship is uncertain. Its authenticity is up for debate. Its date of composition - even the decade or century of the writing - is at best a complicated story." (posted 12/2/2025)

Chapter 1 - The Minister and the Merchandizer - "'You there, fishman!' called out Travis. 'I know this John the Baptist of which you speak and sold several headless busts of him to a local noblewoman for use as party favors. Of whom do you speak when you talk of this new preacher?'" (posted 12/2/2025)

Chapter 2 - The Wedding at Magdala - "'Who is this man, who with a word from his lips can turn turgid water into sweet, delicious wine?'" (posted 12/2/2025)

Chapter 3 - If You Wish to be Perfect - "'I know them. Of course I know them,' declared Travis with great indignation. 'I know all of the commandments. They’re great. Each one better than the last. I only asked so that I know which ones to emphasize first.'" (posted 12/2/2025)

Chapter 4 - The Sermon in the Hills - “Blessed are those who create jobs, I say: the job creators. For they are the shepherds among the sheep.” (posted 12/9/2025)

Chapter 5 - The Finest of Mats - "Then I will declare to them solemnly, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.'" (posted 12/15/2025)

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*This "gospel" is actually a piece of satire and totally fictitious (except for any dialogue from Jesus, which was taken from the actual gospels). Please don't think this is real. I am not trying to start a cult.