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I got a copy a few years ago, I found it fascinating. I read it many times, and finally lent it to a friend. He was intrigued as well, in fact after he had it for a while, I told him it was in fact a gift,and bought myself this new copy for myself. Don't expect to find answers though. The words are presented as quotations, of words spoken by Christ to Thomas & the other apostles. But these are not a rehash of the other 4 gospels, these are more like snippets, and seem like puzzles that need to be decoded. Did I mention that they are in no particular chronological order? It will make you question, and think.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading Thomas' words, though I sure wish I could understand and read them in the orginal language. Some of the translations of his passages I wonder about. And, having read so much other material about the era, I found myself disagreeing with the included 'expert' interpretations, included in this particular book. The book has Thomas' verses on the right-hand page and the 'expert' interpretation opposite his verse on the left-hand page. This is convenient. More so, because, since I didn't care for the 'expert opinion' of what Thomas and/or Jesus meant, I could skip the left-hand pages, and read what Thomas wrote. I have gone back a couple of times and re-read the Thomas pages to get it in my mind. Soon I will go back again and try to get beyond the 10th page of the 'expert opinion'. I like this source as information attributed by Thomas to coming directly from Jesus' mouth (although, as I said, above, I sure would like to read and understand it in the original language, rather than someone's translation).Read full review
I suggest you rely on your Bible. I studied for over 20 years and I’ve also read the Bible back to back several copies. Read your Bible rely on it.
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This book is so wonderful. Like talking to Jesus yourself - one on one.
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