[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970) › v1.c1 # Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c1: Front matter Prakrit Proper Names (Āgamic Index I) v1.c1 - **Language:** English ### Front matter ### [v1.c1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.1) वीर सेवा मन्दिर दिल्ली ### [v1.c1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.2) क्रम सख्या 4822 काल न 0308 MEH खण्ड ### [v1.c1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.3) The first of these, the \*Gospel of the Hebrews\*, was used by the Jewish Christians of Palestine, and was probably a version of the Gospel of Matthew, though it contained some traditions not found in our canonical books. The \*Gospel of the Egyptians\* was used by the ascetic sects of Egypt, and was marked by a strong tendency towards mysticism and asceticism. The \*Gospel of Peter\* was used by the Docetists, and taught that Christ did not really suffer, but only appeared to do so. ### [v1.c1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.4) These gospels, and others like them, were not accepted by the Church as a whole, and were gradually lost or suppressed. The Church, however, felt the need for a standard collection of writings that would serve as a guide for faith and practice. This led to the formation of the New Testament canon, a process that took several centuries to complete. ### [v1.c1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.5) The first step in this process was the collection of the letters of Paul, which were widely circulated among the churches. Then came the four Gospels, which were accepted as the authoritative accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles and the other epistles were gradually added, and finally the Book of Revelation. ### [v1.c1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.6) By the end of the second century, the core of the New Testament was generally accepted by the Church. The process of canonization was not a formal act of a council, but rather a gradual recognition by the churches of the writings that were most valuable for their life and worship. It was only in the fourth century that the canon was formally closed by the councils of the Church. ### [v1.c1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.7) The formation of the New Testament canon was a crucial event in the history of the Church. It provided a standard of faith and practice that helped to unify the Church and to protect it from the influence of heretical sects. It also ensured that the teachings of Jesus and the apostles would be preserved for future generations. ### [v1.c1.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.8) ĀGAMIC INDEX ### [v1.c1.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.9) VOL I ### [v1.c1.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.10) PRAKRIT PROPER NAMES ### [v1.c1.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.11) PART 1 ### [v1.c1.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.12) Compiled By MOHANLAL MEHTA M A (Phl & Py ) Ph D Śast acary Director P V Research Institute Varanasi & K RISHABH CHANDRA M A (Pal & Pkt ) Ph D Lecturer in Prakrit, Gujarat University Ahmedabad 9 ### [v1.c1.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.13) Edited By DALSUKH MALVANIA ### [v1.c1.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.15) L D INSTITUTE OF INDOLOGY AHMEDABAD-9 ( INDIA ) ### [v1.c1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.16) First Edition 1000 Copies \] June 1970 ### [v1.c1.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.17) Printed by Rajani Printery Shethia Bldg Relief Rd Ahmedabad Published by Dalsukh Malania Director L D Institute of Indology Ahmedabad 9 ### [v1.c1.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.18) With the financial assistance from the Ministry of Education Government of India ### [v1.c1.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.19) Price Rupees 36=00 Price 32 ### [v1.c1.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1.20) Copies can be had of L D Institute of Indology Ahmedabad 9 Gurjar Granth Ratna Karyalaya Gandhi Road Ahmedabad-1 Motilal Banarasidas, Varanasi Patna Delhi Munshi Ram Manoharlal Nai Sarak Delhi Meharchand Lachhmandas Delhi-6 Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series, Varanasi Sarasvati Pustak Bhandar Hathikhana, Ratanpole Ahmedabad 1 Oriental Book Centre Manek Chowk Ahmedabad --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mehta-chandra-1970.v1.c1) · Pramāṇa