Gospel of Thomas

Annotated & Explained

Buch | Softcover

160 Seiten

2002
SkyLight Paths Publishing,US (Verlag)
978-1-893361-45-4 (ISBN)

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The Gospel of Thomas shows Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage, sharing aphorisms about the value of the present and how to create the Kingdom of God on earth. This unique guidebook helps you translate Jesus's wisdom into a more fulfilling, enriching daily life.

This ancient text can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. In 1945, twelve ancient books were found inside a sealed jar at the base of an Egyptian cliff. One of those texts was THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS, one of the most important religious archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. While illuminating the origins of Christianity, it raises the question whether the New Testament's version of Jesus' teachings is entirely accurate and complete.

Written at the same time as the canonical Gospels, THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS portrays Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage. The aphoristic sayings emphasise the value of the present, teaching that the Kingdom of God is here and now, rather than a future promise or future threat. It presents a new way of looking at the challenging and intriguing figure of Jesus and reminds us that the Divine can be found right here on earth.

Now you can experience THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS with understanding even if you have no previous knowledge of early Christian history or thought. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms, shares the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers and gives you deeper understanding of Thomas's innovative message: that self-knowledge and contemplation of the nature of this world are the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Stevan Davies is professor of religious studies at Misericordia University and has studied the non-canonical gospels and acts for over thirty years.

Preface ix
Foreword by Andrew Harvey xiii
About the Gospel of Thomas xxv
Introduction xxxi
Cast of Characters xli

Sayings of the Gospel of Thomas 3

Suggested Readings and Resources 141

Erscheint lt. Verlag	17.10.2002
Reihe/Serie	Skylight Illuminations
Übersetzer	Stevan Davies
Verlagsort	Woodstock
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
ISBN-10	1-893361-45-4 / 1893361454
ISBN-13	978-1-893361-45-4 / 9781893361454
Zustand	Neuware