Seek to see him
ascent and vision mysticism in the Gospel of Thomas
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Word Count
52,750 words, Guess
Page Count
211 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL792171M
- ISBN-109004104011
- OCLC Control Number32921787
- OCLC Control Number503602336
- OCLC Control Numberseektoseehimasce00coni
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- Library of Congress Control Number95024722
- Goodreads2489993
- LibraryThing2014020
Classifications
- DDC229/.8
- LCCBS2860.T52 D43 1996
Description
This monograph represents a critical juncture in Thomas studies since it dispels the belief that the Gospel of Thomas originates from gnostic traditions. Rather, Jewish mystical and Hermetic origins are proposed and examined. Following this analysis, the anthropogony and soteriology of Thomas are discussed. The Thomasites taught that they were the elect children of the Father, originating from the Light. The human, however, became unworthy of these luminous beginnings and was separated from the divine when Adam sinned. Now he must purify himself by leading an encratite lifestyle. He is to ascend into heaven, seeking a visio dei which will transform him into his original immortal state and grant him citizenship in the Kingdom.
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Series Statement
- Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae,
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