The Gospel of Thomas: casting a new light on Early Christianity by Elaine Pagels

July 22, 2022

While there may have been striking similarities between the Gospel of Thomas and those of the four Evangelists, closer examination reveals a subtle yet crucially different perspective on salvation. Read by Leighton Pugh.

A fragment of the gospel of Thomas, discovered in Egypt in 1945.
A fragment of the gospel of Thomas, discovered in Egypt in 1945. (Credit: REUTERS / Alamy Stock Photo)

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