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Unique Nature of Gospel of Thomas
- The Gospel of Thomas is a unique collection of approximately 70 sayings of Jesus, half of which are not found in the New Testament Gospels.
- It differs by lacking any narrative about Jesus' life events such as birth, crucifixion, or resurrection.
Approach Thomas Open-Mindedly
- Do read the Gospel of Thomas with an open mind and suspend disbelief to discover hidden wisdom.
- Avoid dismissing its sayings outright due to differing style from canonical Gospels.
Decoding Saying 7 with Plato
- Saying 7 in the Gospel of Thomas uses metaphors 'lion' and 'man' to represent ego and true self respectively.
- This metaphor aligns with Plato's Republic, illuminating the theme of non-duality and the illusion of separation.