Course Description
The Gospel of Thomas was
discovered in 1945 among the texts at Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt. Unlike the
other gospels, which typically consist of narrative accounts interpreting the
life of jesus of Nazareth, the Gospel of Thomas focuses specifically upon the
sayings of Jesus. The gospel, itself, claims that these sayings, when properly
understood, communicate salvation nd life, as it begins with "Whoever discovers
the interpretation of these sayings will not taste death." Accepted by most
theologians as the most outstanding find in the history of CHristianity, the
Gospel of Thomas is little understood by most. This gospel offers evidence that
the teachings of Jesus were based on mysticism and that the Biblical texts
commonly in use today have been altered and distorted to comply with the
structures and awareness of fundamentatl religions. It is important for St.
Thomas Christian Church clergy to understand the mystical teachings contained
within the Gospel of Thomas.
Requirements:
Study guides relateive to the text
are to be completed and returned to the Center.
Credits
1 Credit Hour
Required Reading
The Gospel of Thomas - Marvin
Meyer
Exemption
None
Supplemental Reading and Studies
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