What is the Gospel of Thomas?

The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonical, apocryphal text discovered in 1945 at Nag Hammadi, Egypt. It is not part of the Christian Bible and consists of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, many presented without narrative context.

Why is the Gospel of Thomas not in the Bible?

The Gospel of Thomas was not included in the biblical canon because early church fathers considered it gnostic, written later than the canonical gospels (likely 2nd century AD), and its teachings often diverged from apostolic tradition. It lacks the narrative of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection central to the New Testament (e.g., 1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

What does the Gospel of Thomas say about Jesus?

It presents Jesus primarily as a revealer of hidden wisdom, with sayings focused on self-knowledge and finding the 'Kingdom of God' within. This contrasts with the canonical gospels which emphasize Jesus as the Christ who died for sins and was resurrected (John 20:31).

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Thomas, Gospel of See APOCRYPHAL GOSPELS,III , 2, (a).

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