Thomas at the crossroads : essays on the Gospel of Thomas /
The Gospel of Thomas is one of the most debated early Christian writings. Discovered as a Coptic translation in the Nag Hammadi Library, its date, message and relation to the canonical gospels have been the subject of much divisive argument. This book offers new perspectives on the gospel and demons...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Edinburgh :
T & T Clark,
[1998]
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Colección: | Studies of the New Testament and its world.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | The Gospel of Thomas is one of the most debated early Christian writings. Discovered as a Coptic translation in the Nag Hammadi Library, its date, message and relation to the canonical gospels have been the subject of much divisive argument. This book offers new perspectives on the gospel and demonstrates the various ways in which it sheds light on the ideological and social history of early Christianity. Expert scholars go to the heart of current issues in Thomasine studies, such as the role of oral and written traditions in the composition of the gospel, Thomas'' relationship with the Gospel. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (241 pages) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780567618658 056761865X |