Exploring the Infancy Gospel Thomas

This chapter investigates the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which portrays a young Jesus exhibiting troubling and powerful behaviors, challenging modern perceptions of his character. It examines the varying narratives of early Christianity, including the proto-gospel of James regarding the Virgin Mary's purity, and discusses how these texts were excluded from the New Testament. The speakers analyze the implications of Christianity's rise as the official religion under Constantine, contrasting the ideal of peace with the era's internal conflicts and persecutions.