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Line 1: − + − − − For many centuries, no surviving text was known. A complete [[Coptic]] text of the Gospel of Thomas was among those discovered in 1945 at [[Nag Hammadi]] in [[Egypt]]. The Gospel of Thomas is dated by international scholars to before the 2nd Century: − − "The oldest of the greek remains of The Gospel of Thomas is considered to be before the year 200, but based on the formulations of these Jesus-sayings, the origin of The Gospel of Thomas must be dated far earlier, indeed some of the sayings might rely on a tradition, older than other parts of the New Testament." (Søren Giversen: Thomasevangeliet, p.6. My translation) − − Shortly after its discovery in 1945 it was considered gnostic writing, but today it's regarded either non-gnostic or as a work with just a few weak traces of gnostic thought. − − Most of the sayings begin or contains the words: 'Jesus said' − − Logion 6: − − 6. His disciples asked him and said to him, "Do you want us to fast? How should we pray? Should we give to charity? What diet should we observe?" − − − − ----- − − The Gospel of Thomas is not recognized as an authoritative text by any [[Christian]] denominations, but fascinates Biblical scholars who try to piece together its role in the workings of early Christianity. − − The Gospel of Thomas was rejected by [[Cyril of Jerusalem]], an early theologian and [[Doctor of the Church]]. [[Hippolytus]] and [[Origen]] likewise make mention of a gospel of Thomas as not having biblical authority. At the Second Council of Nicaea in 787 the Gospel of Thomas was rejected which shows the Gospel still is influential at that time. Even in 11.th century it is mentioned. + + − + − http://www.tektonics.org/qt/thomasgospel.html+
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The '''Gospel of Thomas''' is a unique apocryphal work that contains 114 verses of brief sayings attributed to [[Jesus]]. There are some parallels to the [[New Testament]] [[Gospels]], and some areas that are new. It's named as a gospel in the last of the 114 verses.
The '''Gospel of Thomas''' is a unique apocryphal work that contains 114 verses of brief sayings attributed to [[Jesus]] most of which begin with the words "Jesus said". There are some parallels to the [[New Testament]] [[Gospels]], and some areas that are contrary, and some areas of new creation. It's misnamed as a gospel because it does not give a narrative of Jesus' life.
Jesus said, "Don't lie, and don't do what you hate, because all things are disclosed before heaven. After all, there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and there is nothing covered up that will remain undisclosed."
The Gospel of Thomas was rejected by [[Cyril of Jerusalem]], an early theologian and [[Doctor of the Church]]. [[Hippolytus]] and [[Origen]] likewise make mention of a gospel of Thomas as not having biblical authority.
For many centuries, no surviving text was known. A complete [[Coptic]] text of the Gospel of Thomas was among those discovered in 1945 at [[Nag Hammadi]] in [[Egypt]]. Dated to sometime in the mid 4th Century, earlier fragments have been found that date to the end of the 2nd Century; it's actual time of origin is unknown. It is not recognized as an authoritative text by any [[Christian]] denominations, but fascinates Biblical scholars who try to piece together its role in the workings of early Christianity.
==External Links==
==External Links==
http://www.webcom.com/gnosis/naghamm/gosthom.html
http://www.tektonics.org/qt/thomasgospel.html
[[Category:Gnostic Writings]]