Exploring the Theology of the Gospel of Thomas

The chapter delves into the theology of the gospel of Thomas, contrasting it with the public teachings of Jesus as well as the canonical New Testament. It explores the emphasis on inner knowledge for salvation and the rejection of apocalypticism in the Gospel of Thomas. Themes of secret knowledge, the condemnation of the material world, and the pursuit of salvation through Gnosis are analyzed, drawing parallels to Gnostic beliefs and early Christian perspectives.