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The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus Paperback – February 16, 2005

by Jean-Yves Leloup (Author), Jacob Needleman (Foreword)
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A new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus

• Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel

• Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned

• Translated and interpreted by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of Philip

One of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings--what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration.

In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the "infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.
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  3. Publisher
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    February 16, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1594770468
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1594770463
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Customers appreciate the book's insightful and informative presentation of scriptures from a gnostic perspective. They find the parables and teachings accessible in sensitive, direct poetic discourse. The book provides an excellent analysis of the information with helpful explanations. Readers appreciate the detailed commentary that helps convey what is being said. Overall, they find the book interesting and useful for understanding Jesus' teachings.

"...regardless on what you’re opinion on this book is , there still so much wisdom to be found on here ! Excellent book love the commentary section!" Read more

"...bit older than the others, I found many of its logia providing a striking glimpse into why the disciples found Jesus a compelling teacher...." Read more

"...This edition also contains insightful commentary by Jean-Yves Leloup to help you understand some of the more esoteric sayings...." Read more

"...It takes deep side-trips into other areas that are as stunning as they are refreshing -- a journey into the realm of the imaginal, for example, and..." Read more

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Best Translation of the Coptic Original. Period.
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Best Translation of the Coptic Original. Period.
Extremely good translation for the coptic original text: concise, precise, smooth to read. Thats the first part of the book. Just forget the second part where the author gives his interpretation of the text: nonsense. As the introduction of this Gospel says: "who ever finds the interpretation of these sayings will not taste death". Maybe the author think he has found it... but Eternal Gnosis is not a matter of believe but of experiencing the Truth .
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  • Excellent!!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    Well regardless on what you’re opinion on this book is , there still so much wisdom to be found on here ! Excellent book love the commentary section!
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  • Arthur Digbee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful edition of the Gospel of Thomas, with some hit-and-miss commentary
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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    The Gospel of Thomas is the book that didn’t quite make the cut into the New Testament canon. It seems to be close to Q, the hypothesized source for Mark, Matthew, and Luke; as a collection of aphorisms and not a coherent narrative, it’s understandable why one might exclude it on literary grounds. In addition, Thomas sometimes leans in the direction of greater mysticism (or gnosticism), though I think that can easily be exaggerated. It's also more hopeful than some guilt-focused western traditions.

    This book includes several parts that will be more or less interesting to you depending on what brings you here. The foreword by Jack Needleman and the introduction from the editor and translator, Jean-Yves LeLoup, are pretty conventional introductions to the Gospel of Thomas in the context of other gospels.

    Next comes the text in Coptic, with a facing translation into English. These 50 pages will only be useful for those who read Coptic or who have begun to study it. (I am not among that group.)

    After that comes the logia, each a section of text in the Gospel of Thomas. Each is about a paragraph or so long. LeLoup provides references to canonical scripture for comparison and further study. For example, in Logion 3 he refers to Matt 24:26-27, Mark 13:5-7; Luke 17:21; Deut 30: 11-14; and Rom 10:6-8. These cross-references are valuable indeed as a study guide.

    Each logion comes with LeLoup’s commentary. Some of his commentaries are insightful, while I think others miss the mark. They reflect his own spiritualism (and gnosticism) more than a scholarly exegesis. As a result, he tends to exaggerate the difference between Thomas and the synoptic gospels. You can judge those questions for yourself.

    In its perspective, Thomas differs from the synoptic gospels less than John does. Because it’s a bit older than the others, I found many of its logia providing a striking glimpse into why the disciples found Jesus a compelling teacher. The Gospel of Thomas offers a fresh perspective on Jesus, and the most compelling (and most nearly “orthodox”) of the Nag Hammadi texts.
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  • Eric Sanburg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST have book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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    This version of the Gospel of Thomas is excellent. From what I have discovered about this gospel, Thomas is source material for the Synoptic gospels. It was compiled prior to the death of Jame the Just (the brother of Jesus) in 62 CE, earlier than Mark (65-70 CE). This collection of 114 logia (sayings) served as an outline and resource, not a narrative, for the writers of the Synoptic gospels. Scholars knew this gospel existed because of the Oxyrhynchus Papyri found in Egypt the late 19th century. These papyri contained only portions of sayings. However, thankfully in 1945 the complete gospel was discovered as part of the Nag Hammadi Library. If you think you have never read this gospel, you are wrong; 62% of Thomas is found in Matthew and Luke, where 14% is used in Mark. John does not contain any of the sayings from Thomas. I use Thomas weekly in my Sunday School class. Much more than just a curiosity, the Gospel of Thomas is the closest to the original teachings of Jesus than anything else. This edition also contains insightful commentary by Jean-Yves Leloup to help you understand some of the more esoteric sayings. If you are serious about you broadening your spiritual knowledge of God and your knowledge of New Testament scripture, you NEED this book.
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  • verbaud
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thomas was too esoteric for church leaders to bear.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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    Thomas leaned more toward the esoteric East than the "law & order" Roman West. I wish I had been taught from this book instead of :"Jesus died for you, you disgusting little worm." Seeking the Light inside so you can see the Light in others is a much more inviting outlook & philosophy than the Black & White dichotomy taught by most christian sects. Imagine church fathers were terrified their sheep would wander away, so they called this a heresy and tried to destroy all copies. And look at where christian churches are today...millionaire politicians preaching hate.
    I very much appreciate Jean-Yves LeLoup's interpretations of each logion. I'll stick with the gnostics who sought Truth instead of Law & Order millionaires to lead them to the Light.
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  • Linda Kerth
    5.0 out of 5 stars A PROFOUND INTERPRETATION
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020
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    For once, I agree with the publisher's hyperbole. This text is far more than a mere translation. It is a translation that comes from the depth of a learned and spiritual soul after profound meditation on the saying's meanings. It takes deep side-trips into other areas that are as stunning as they are refreshing -- a journey into the realm of the imaginal, for example, and its conclusion -- that the imaginal level of reality is as real as the one I inhabit here, and most likely creates what we identify as the real. The imagination of the architect draws on paper what eventually becomes "real" when it is built on this level of existence. But that imagination, that creative space, is just as real.

    Jesus tells us he is really here with us today and always: "Split a piece of wood and I am here." Leloup finds in these sayings that Mary of Magdalene was actually the true disciple of Jesus's thoughts, and she alone really understood what Jesus was trying to convey. Peter didn't have a clue. No wonder the Church could never accept this apocryphal text! And though Gnostic in interpretation, it side-steps all the silliness of some of those texts as well ... this is a beautiful and fascinating translation of just a few short lines of the original text, from which a whole new world is born.
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  • Gina-Dianne
    5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough exploration of Jesus Sayings
    Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2024
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    I like his interpretations and translations. Also how Jean Luc explained each logion in detail. He highlighted important points I had missed when I read other versions if you are interested in this gospel which is part of the Nag Hammadi finds read this version.
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  • gjtindia
    5.0 out of 5 stars The true sayings of Jesus Christ??
    Reviewed in India on March 7, 2021
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    Possibly the oldest gospel about the words of Jesus. All other gospels we read in new Testament dates after the pagan emperor Constantine did his infamous editing, deleting and mixing up of fables to the scriptures. Go for it. Good translation and commentary.
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  • GJDS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, from the best teacher that ever walked this world. Jesus Christ
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2020
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    This book made me realize that everything the church teaches about the Bible are just superficial and that is why not many people are being saved. The spiritual interpretation is what opens the curtain of ignorance and gives people the hidden knowledge. This book decoded many of Jesus teachings using comprehensive language that anyone can understand and apply in their life.
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  • MDY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2015
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    Easy to read with interpretation included at end of book
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  • Zelter Skelter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gospel the Popes didn't want you to know about.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2025
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    A very interesting and provokingly challenging read.
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