Infancy Gospel of Thomas Flashcards
Is there an original text of the Gospel of Thomas?
No, because there are so many variant copies
What ages of Jesus are covered in Thomas?
Between the ages of 5 and 12
What language was Thomas originally written in?
Probably Greek, but also copies in Latin, Syriac, Ethiopian, and more
How many manuscripts are available to see? How many do we have in total? (Thomas)
8 are available to see, but there are 14 total
What is the original title of Thomas?
The Childhood Deeds of our Lord Jesus Christ
When was Thomas probably written?
From the 2nd-6th centuries
Are there connections between Thomas and the gnostic sects?
Not likely
What is the purpose of Thomas?
To explain the features of Jesus’ personality that would later come to full expression in adulthood. Ancient writers did not have a conception of psychological development
