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The Gospel of Thomas
- The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
- Narrated by: Andy Rick
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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The Gospel of Thomas
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Summary
A new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus
- Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel
- Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned
- Translated and interpreted by the author of the best-selling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of Philip
One of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings—what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration.
In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the "infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.
Critic reviews
"Among all the astonishing documents unearthed in 1945 near the desert village of Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas has made the greatest impact on our understanding of Christianity.... The words in this text have the power to touch an unknown part of ourselves that brings with it an undeniable recognition of truth and hope." (Jacob Needleman, author of Lost Christianity and The American Soul)
"In this remarkable book, scholar-mystic Jean-Yves Leloup invites us to meditate on the ‘eternal jewel,’ the revelation of Jesus, and on the reign of God spread all around us, within and without. May these logia of Jesus translated from the Gospel of Thomas fall on good soil and yield a bountiful harvest of peace, justice, and enlightenment." (Margaret Starbird, author of The Woman with the Alabaster Jar: Mary Magdalen and the Holy Grail)
"Leloup (The Gospel of Mary Magdalene; The Gospel of Philip), founder of the Institute of Other Civilization Studies and the International College of Therapists, reminds readers early in his introduction that 'whether we like it or not, Yeshua of Nazareth was not a writer. It is therefore impossible to speak of 'the authentic words of Jesus'. 'Because spoken words, later recorded, bear the indelible imprint of the listener, Leloup emphasizes that they represent only part of the truth; he invites us to consider the Gospels as a whole as '[d]ifferent points of view that exist both within us and outside of us, in historical and meta-historical dimensions.' Thus he humbly offers his translation as one among many. Following the complete text of the Gospel of Thomas, presented in both Coptic and an elegantly translated English (by Joseph Rowe, from the French) Leloup delicately unfolds its petals of meaning, logion (saying) by logion. Simultaneously inspiring and enlightening, his interpretation far surpasses mere exegesis, instead intricately melding the now with the then, the self with the Christ. Paraphrases from Meister Eckhart intermingle with quotations from Kafka and Dostoyevski, which coincide with wide-ranging religious references - from Judaism and Greek Orthodoxy to Krishnamurti and Shankara. If ever a translation of Thomas's gospel merited a place in a reader's back pocket, this is it." (Publisher's Weekly)
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- SB
- 23-06-20
Clarity
Connecting dots whilst providing interpretation for consideration; exactly what I've been seeking. Great work. Thank you
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- deborah mitchell
- 07-02-20
Not the Book of a Thomas at all
I want the real book of Thomas that was removed from the King James Version of the Bible canonical! This was someone comparing scripture in the King James Version that the author says is what Thomas was saying . It was the authors interpretation with a pretty weak one at that
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- Audrey Marrs
- 25-05-21
The dawn of spiritual awakening
I liked this book because it has been a missing link in my spiritual walk. On my journey I’ve reached several steps. I go so far in my journey and found a door. Then from a door I found a new set of steps. Finally after what feels like several doors and many steps along with suffering I’ve found a gospel book that basically I can relate too. From study of New Testament and so called Old Testament to practice of Torah as I found Yahshua pointing back to Torah so many times. Applying instructions with lofe changed only fully manifested when my heart was changed.
If your looking for pieces of something to make sense as your heart becomes flesh I’d recommend Thomas. Let your ideas die and fall behind you. Why Thomas is no longer included in our bibles is very strange to me. Maybe not every mind is ready for the awakening and example of Thomas. Those awaking I would imagine Thomas would be inspiring, encouraging and would bring in a new clarity for this next stage your journey is calling you on.
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- Earl
- 23-05-21
Absolutely amazing!
I love this! Very enlightening. I recommend this to anyone on the spiritual path. I got the audible version and really enjoyed it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-01-23
Gospel gives a wholistic experience of life
It is captivating, takes you to the nuances of life. Must listen audio-book . It refreshes mind, and enables us to live life afresh. The narrative is very good.
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- Paula Huggins
- 07-01-23
Wisdom
I have really enjoyed listening and absorbing the wisdom found in the Book of Thomas. It deepens and expands what I thought I already knew about the Christ and his teachings. What a gift to the world to have discovered these writings at Nag Hammadi! I have had to listen over and over to just keep pondering! I think I will need to buy a hard copy to fully explore the connections to other bible references.
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- Cynthia
- 11-11-22
excellent work.
Excellent work testifying of our Heavenly Father. This testimony increases my faith another measure. May God Himself bless His work.
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- Tempest
- 08-12-21
This book will change your life
It is great to have another book to refer to from Jesus teachings other than The Bible and the book of mormon. But this book is so much more.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 16-02-21
Interesting
Interesting read. I love the fact that the gospel of Thomas put jesus in a perspective of just an intelligent human being being One. Really cool!