Within Reason #68 Andrew Mark Henry - What is The Gospel of Thomas?
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May 19, 2024 Andrew Mark Henry, a scholar of religious studies, discusses the enigmatic Gospel of Thomas, exploring its hidden sayings, connection to Gnosticism, and the potential twinship of Thomas and Jesus challenging traditional Christian beliefs. The significance of Apostle Thomas in early Christianity, the complexities of Doubting Thomas in Christian theology, and the unique theology of the Gospel of Thomas emphasizing inner knowledge for salvation are also explored.
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Thomas: The Twin
- "Didymus" translates to "twin," both in Aramaic (Thomas) and Greek.
- Some early Christians believed Thomas was Jesus's literal twin, possibly a spiritual concept.
Diverse Early Christian Beliefs
- Early Christianity showed diverse beliefs, some disregarding or unaware of the virgin birth narrative.
- The concept of Jesus having a twin wouldn't have been universally outrageous then.
Polemics in Early Christianity
- The Gospel of John may contain polemics against other Christian groups, including the Thomasites.
- Early Christian texts often debated and contradicted each other, like Paul's letters and Revelation.