In the winter of 1945, in Upper Egypt, an Arab peasant discovered a large vessel. Inside were scrolls containing a hitherto unseen book. One of these books was the Gospel of Thomas. Here before you is the translation of that book. This is the contemporary translation of the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas with Greek and Coptic verses. Included are Bible parallels and commentary placed within the flow of the text to explain and expand these amazing verses.
Joseph Lumpkin has a long and varied background in research and writing. Over years of study and research he as written over 25 books on the subjects of theology, religious and church history, and the Lost Books of the Bible. Joseph Lumpkin specializes in the Books of Enoch and the study of angelology. He has worked in research and development within the U.S. Department of Defense for many years. Major projects included Hypersonic Missile Technology and Computer Clustering for Super Computers. In addition to his background in science, computers, and research, Joseph has a Doctorate in Ministry and has acted as chaplain to several outreach programs. He volunteers in areas of "at risk youth" and family ministry.
Dr. Lumpkin has appeared on Radio, Television, and Internet shows as a guest speaker on subjects of Fallen Angels, Church History, Religion, Theology, The Sacred Feminine, and the Axial Age. Shows include L.A. Talk Radio, Rainmaking Time, Cryptic Knowledge, and Threshing Floor Radio. Access shows, videos, audios, and podcasts via http://www.fifthestatepub.com.
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Joseph's hobby and passion is Martial arts, which he says, "keeps him centered and peaceful." Joseph Lumpkin has practiced his art over 40 years. He uses the art as a community youth outreach program. He is an instructor in the art of Shinsei Hapkido and still teaches students throughout the U.S. For more information about Shinsei Hapkido go to
http://www.shinseihapkido.com
