The Gospel of Thomas

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkbp:author gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Yes
gptkb:Sayings_of_Jesus
gptkbp:contains_dialogues gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:contains_teachings_on Self-knowledge
Spiritual awakening
Inner light
gptkbp:date 1st century
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Nag_Hammadi_library
1945
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1959
gptkbp:focuses_on Secret teachings
gptkbp:has_influence_on Modern spirituality
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Various scholars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gospel of Thomas
gptkbp:included gptkb:New_Testament
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:mysticism
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Historical context
Academic courses
gptkbp:is_available_in Digital format
Print format
gptkbp:is_believed_to Origins in early Christian communities
gptkbp:is_cited_in Spiritual literature
Academic literature
Discussions of early Christianity
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:Synoptic_Gospels
gptkbp:is_considered A text of spiritual significance
A key text for understanding early Christianity
A significant work in Gnostic literature
gptkbp:is_considered_as A spiritual guide
A heretical text
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Religious forums
Philosophical contexts
gptkbp:is_examined_in gptkb:documentary
Its literary style
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Nag_Hammadi_library
gptkbp:is_noted_for Its philosophical implications
Its unique perspective on Jesus
Its emphasis on personal interpretation
Its enigmatic sayings
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:The_Gospel_of_John
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in Theological debates
gptkbp:is_part_of The Nag Hammadi library collection
The exploration of Gnostic beliefs
The study of early Christian texts
gptkbp:is_recognized_for Mystical elements
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Popular culture
Theological writings
gptkbp:is_regarded_as A source of Gnostic thought
A source of inspiration for seekers
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by gptkb:researchers
gptkbp:is_studied_in Religious studies
gptkbp:is_used_in Comparative religion studies
gptkbp:language gptkb:Coptic
gptkbp:notable_quote ' Whoever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not taste death.'
' The disciples said to Jesus, ' Tell us what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.'
' Let him who seeks not cease seeking until he finds.'
' The Father is the light that is above them all.'
' The Kingdom of God is within you.'
' You are the light of the world.'
' The one who knows all but fails to know himself lacks everything.'
' If you become my disciples and listen to my words, these stones will serve you.'
' If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you.'
' Blessed is the lion that the man will eat, so that the lion becomes man.'
gptkbp:number_of_sayings gptkb:114
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:High
gptkbp:themes gptkb:mysticism
Self-knowledge
Spiritual awakening
gptkbp:translated_into Many languages
gptkbp:type Non-canonical gospel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4