Gospel of Thomas

[Sabazi]

Has anyone heard of the gospel of Thomas? There are no claims of Jesus' divinity, just stories and parables. It contains some that aren't in the normal bible.

 

[thessalonian]

Yes. It is written by gnostics, likely in the 2nd century. It is not written by thomas but, like other gnostic writings of the time was given the name of the apostle to try and give it credibility. The early church did not include it in the canon of scripture, with good reason. Don't waste your time.

 

[Gary]

An Evaluation of the Credibility of the Gospel of Thomas
http://www.geocities.com/gary_bee_za/bible/thomas.htm

 

[PDoug]

Has anyone heard of the gospel of Thomas? There are no claims of Jesus' divinity, just stories and parables. It contains some that aren't in the normal bible.

Please read this thread for more information. The following points to Jesus' divine nature:

Gospel of Thomas

(10) Jesus said, "I have cast fire upon the world, and see, I am guarding it until it blazes."
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(28) Jesus said, "I took my place in the midst of the world, and I appeared to them in flesh. I found all of them intoxicated; I found none of them thirsty. And my soul became afflicted for the sons of men, because they are blind in their hearts and do not have sight; for empty they came into the world, and empty too they seek to leave the world. But for the moment they are intoxicated. When they shake off their wine, then they will repent."
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(44) Jesus said, "Whoever blasphemes against the father will be forgiven, and whoever blasphemes against the son will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the holy spirit will not be forgiven either on earth or in heaven."
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(77) Jesus said, "It is I who am the light which is above them all. It is I who am the all. From me did the all come forth, and unto me did the all extend. Split a piece of wood, and I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there."

 

[Blazin Bones]

I've heard of the Gospel of Thomas as well as the Infancy Gospel of Thomas. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas is some funny stuff.