Uncovering the Gospel of Thomas

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Gospel of Thomas, beginning with its discovery at Oxyrhynchus in the 1890s and culminating in the 1945 finding of the Nag Hammadi library. It discusses the dating of the text and its unique structure as a collection of sayings rather than a narrative, contrasting it with canonical Gospels. The chapter further examines the relationship between Thomas and New Testament teachings, highlighting both similarities and distinctive elements that have sparked scholarly discussions.