The Gospel of Thomas : The Hidden Sayings of Jesus
by Marvin Meyer (Translator)

Hardcover - 144 pages (October 1992)
Harper San Francisco; ISBN: 006065581X

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Reviews:

MARK4/22/01

WHAT A RELIEF FOR CHRISTIANS SEEKING THE TRUTH! KNOW THE TRUTH. STAND BY THE TRUTH. WAIVER NOT FROM THE TRUTH. A MUST READ...

PEACE ...

Isaiah from Spokane, WA , November 30, 1998 Worth buying, worth reading, and worth recommending.
The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 along with the Nag Hammadi Library near the town of Nag Hammadi in Egypt. It's text dates back some 1600 years. The gospel contains many sayings which are found in the New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). However, it also includes many sayings never found before. Unlike the other gospels, "The Gospel of Thomas" has no story line but instead focuses on the specific sayings of Jesus Christ. There are 114 sayings, spoken by Jesus and recorded by Judas Thomas the twin. Many have come to know this man as Thomas the disciple or "doubting Thomas". Either way the fact that it was written by one of the twelve disiples adds credibility to the text. As far as the translation goes; in the preface, Marvin Meyer explains his careful use of coptic text to translate the document. Nothing is added, nor is anything taken out. What a relief for christians seeking the truth! I highly recommend this book, however, I would advise skipping the reading by Harold Bloom.

A reader from Delano, Minnesota , August 7, 1998 For those looking to find truth, this book may be for you.
From the dead sea scrolls discovered in 1945, this book shares more insight into the teachings of Jesus Christ. Though this book says nothing about Jesus having magical powers, it tells wisdom that probably can't be beat by many people.:)