Uncovering the Lost Teachings of Jesus: The Hypodiatessaron

Hypodiatessaron (Greek: ὑποδιατεσσάρων, "under-gospels") is a term used in early Christian literature to refer to the sayings and teachings of Jesus that were not included in the four Gospels. The term was first used by Origen of Alexandria in the 3rd century AD.

The hypodiatessaron was seen as a collection of material that was considered to be of lesser importance than the Gospel accounts, but still contained valuable teachings and insights into the life and ministry of Jesus. Some of these sayings and teachings were likely passed down through oral tradition before being written down in various Christian texts.

The concept of the hypodiatessaron is important for understanding the development of the New Testament and the early Christian tradition. It highlights the fact that there was a rich diversity of material associated with Jesus and his followers, much of which did not make it into the final Gospel accounts. This material has been lost over time, but it continues to be studied by scholars today as a window into the early Christian world.