The Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas The Genesis of a Wisdom Tradition

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Synopsis

This book offers a detailed analysis of the Gospel of Thomas in its historic and literary context, providing a new understanding of the genesis of the Jesus tradition. Discovered in the twentieth century, the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas is an important early text whose origins and place in the history of Christianity continue to be subjects of debate. Aiming to relocate the Thomasine community in the wider context of early Christianity, this study considers the Gospel of Thomas as a bridge between the oral and literary phases of the Christian movement. It will therefore, be useful for Religion scholars working on Biblical studies, Coptic codices, gnosticism and early Christianity.

Book details

Series:
Gnostica
Author:
David W. Kim
ISBN:
9781000377651
Related ISBNs:
9780367629229, 9781003111467, 9780367629243
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
302
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-07-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
David W. Kim 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality