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The Original Gospel of Thomas in Translation

April D. DeConick

Hardback 2006-05-01

Publisher Description

This title provides the first comprehensive analysis of the stages of development of the Gospel of Thomas,including a reconstruction, translation, and analysis of the 'original' form of this gospel, the Kernel Gospel of Thomas, as well as the later accretions.

The author develops a complete analysis of the origin and meaning of Gospel of Thomasas it developed through various oral and literary compositional 'stages,' from the earliest apocalyptic Kernel Gospel from Jerusalem (30-50 C.E.) to its final form as an early Christian mystical Gospel with Alexandrian affinities (90 C.E.).

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Publisher Description

This title provides the first comprehensive analysis of the stages of development of the Gospel of Thomas,including a reconstruction, translation, and analysis of the 'original' form of this gospel, the Kernel Gospel of Thomas, as well as the later accretions.

The author develops a complete analysis of the origin and meaning of Gospel of Thomasas it developed through various oral and literary compositional 'stages,' from the earliest apocalyptic Kernel Gospel from Jerusalem (30-50 C.E.) to its final form as an early Christian mystical Gospel with Alexandrian affinities (90 C.E.).

Koorong Code271332
ISBN0567043827
EAN9780567043825
Pages376
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryScripture
PublisherT&t Clark
Publication DateMay 2006
Dimensions24 x 160 x 239mm
Weight0.703kg