What about the Protoevangelium of James(A.D. 120)?
How does Catholicism fill that gap absent anything to support what it says. Where's the scripture to support any of it
First, and most obvious, universal tradition. Second, writings like the one I referenced.
there isn't any and can't be any because it conflicts with scripture and violates God's laws.
Where in the Bible does it say anything not expressly found in Holy Writ is contrary to it?
Why do you seek God in Dead people rather than going to God.
Why do you seek God in a Book? rather than go to him directly?
Has God ever spurned you for approaching Him?
Did God tell you all there is to know of him is in that Book?
Why do you use doctrine as an excuse to break His laws when there is no reason to do so?
Do you eat pig? Do you believe that we have to be circumcised?
What about it? If it isn't scripture, it's speculative garbage - and that ain't scripture! So what.
First, and most obvious, universal tradition. Second, writings like the one I referenced.
Ah yes, refuse. Not scripture. It's the Catholic Scripture substitute (wannabe). Does it come in a pink packet with blue lettering. The unlearned can't tell the difference between the real thing and the substitute, But, we understand ya'll think the substitute is better for everyone than the real thing.. Oh and tradition and unauthoritative writings are not scripture if you hadn't yet figured that out. Remember part of what you were responding to was "where's the scripture to support any of it"..
Where in the Bible does it say anything not expressly found in Holy Writ is contrary to it?
Wrong question. But I'll answer by way of example. If the law says no speeding, and a new sherriff is elected, Speeding is no less an offense now than under the prior legal standard. So you can write, speak or shout at the top of your lungs that it is legal to speed - even get a following. But, when you all get caught doing it, the Sherrif's gonna hit them rollers (they aint yer friend when they flash ya like that), pull you over and say, "Hey, where's the fire". The real sherrif, the Lord, is gonna show people the fire. If you're breaking his rules, you're in a real hurry to get to that fire. And who's he to stop you from arriving if you don't want him to....
Why do you seek God in a Book? rather than go to him directly?
Ahh, you think you've made a point. Reading the Bible and talking to God are both permissable - rather, required. Talking to dead people is forbidden by the Law of God. So doing so is willful sin. Big difference there sparky. Your question is a mistatement of fact. I seek God in his Word and directly - not preferring the reading anyway.
Did God tell you all there is to know of him is in that Book?
Did he tell you it is ok to commit sin to accomplish your search for Him? Again, your point is moot.
Do you eat pig? Do you believe that we have to be circumcised?
Can you tell the difference between spiritual and physical law?