Isbn: 9798191539669 - the history of the gospel book of thomas: from greek fragments to manuscript tracing journey through centuries (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happened to the mysterious Gospel of Thomas and why did its words disappear for centuries before resurfacing in ancient Egyptian manuscripts The History of the Gospel Book of Thomas takes readers on a fascinating journey through fragments, manuscripts, discoveries, scholarly debates, and the changing understanding of one of early Christianity's most intriguing texts. From the Greek papyrus fragments discovered at Oxyrhynchus to the remarkable Nag Hammadi discovery, this book traces how the Gospel of Thomas survived across centuries and languages. It explores the 114 sayings attributed to Jesus and examines what they reveal about early Christian communities, the historical Jesus, manuscript transmission, and the development of Christian thought. Inside, readers will discover: - The story behind the Oxyrhynchus Greek fragments- How the Nag Hammadi Codex preserved the complete collection of 114 sayings- Who Didymus Judas Thomas was and why his name became connected with the Gospel- The debate over whether Thomas originated in the first or second century- The relationship between Thomas and the canonical Gospels- The fascinating question of whether Thomas reflects Gnostic ideas, Jewish wisdom, or earlier Christian traditions- How ancient scribes copied, translated, and transmitted the text- Why the Gospel of Thomas was not included in the New Testament canon- How modern scholars reconstructed its history from scattered manuscript evidence>More than a history of an ancient manuscript, this book is an exploration of lost Christianity, forgotten traditions, early Christian diversity, and the remarkable survival of ancient texts. Whether you are interested in the Gospel of Thomas, biblical history, early Christianity, apocryphal writings, Gnostic traditions, the historical Jesus, Nag Hammadi, or ancient manuscripts, this book offers an accessible journey into one of Christianity's most fascinating textual mysteries. The Gospel of Thomas was buried. Its fragments survived. Its manuscript resurfaced. And its questions are still waiting to be answered. …