Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman The Gospel of Thomas. Bart Interviews Mark Goodacre on the most important account of Jesus' teachings outside the New Testament
Feb 7, 2023
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Discovery at Oxyrhynchus
- Grenfell and Hunt discovered the first scraps of the Gospel of Thomas at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt in 1897.
- This accidental find sparked new interest in lost early Christian texts and their sayings of Jesus.
Thomas's Sayings Focus
- The Gospel of Thomas is a sayings gospel without miracles, death, or resurrection narratives.
- It presents Jesus mainly through his teachings, highlighting the importance of his words rather than actions.
Interpretation Grants Eternal Life
- Finding the interpretation of Jesus' secret sayings in Thomas grants eternal life, emphasizing interpretation over mere belief.
- The text pressures readers to seek deeper understanding or a guide to unlock its meanings.