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The Gospel of Thomas - (SkyLight Illuminations) Annotated (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Stevan Davies is professor of religious studies at Misericordia University and has studied the non-canonical gospels and acts for over thirty years.
- 160 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Spirituality
- Series Name: SkyLight Illuminations
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About the Book
The gospels written by Thomas shed new light on the origins of Christianity and portray Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage. This collection of aphoristic sayings speaks of the kingdom of God as a present fact about the world, rather than a future promise or future threat. Included are facing-page commentaries that focus on the meaning of the sayings.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"Professor Davies has taken the Gospel of Thomas to the next level of intelligibility and accessibility. The commentary stretches the mind, while the comprehensible and accessible translation make Jesus' (and Thomas's) voice clear. A masterful resource for both spiritual and intellectual seekers!"
-Richard Valantasis, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Iliff School of Theology
About the Author
Stevan Davies is professor of religious studies at Misericordia University and has studied the non-canonical gospels and acts for over thirty years. Among his books are The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated and Explained, The Secret Book of John: The Gnostic Gospel-Annotated and Explained (both SkyLight Paths) and The Revolt of the Widows: The Social World of the Apocryphal Acts. He has also published books about the canonical Christian scriptures including New Testament Fundamentals and Jesus the Healer: Possession, Trance and the Origins of Christianity. His website (http: //users.misericordia.edu/davies/thomas/Thomas.html) is a leading Internet resource on the Gospel of Thomas.