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An Array of Takes on Thomas; Offerings Include Several Titles on Newly Popular Approach to Jesus

The Washington Post | September 18, 2004 | Copyright

St. Thomas arguably is the most popular chronicler of Jesus -- outside organized Christianity, that is.

Discovered more than half a century ago at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, the Gospel of Thomas is a listing of 114 purported sayings of Jesus that emphasize the divinity within each person. This and a lack of references to the Crucifixion, Resurrection and salvation through Jesus as Christ make for a kind of feel-good spirituality that appeals to Christians and non-Christians alike.

Dozens of Thomas titles are available in bookstores and via the Internet, and the mix of scholarly and…

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