Thomas
Risto Uro
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Thomas
by Risto Uro
Published
November 2003
Publisher
T. & T. Clark Publishers
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780567083296
ISBN-10
0567083292
Description
"Many scholars believe that The Gospel of Thomas, the famous collection of Jesus' sayings found in Nag Hammadi in 1945, makes all the difference to our understanding of Christianity. The gospel has been studied closely for the new light it throws on pre-canonical traditions, and for the different world of wisdom it seems to represent." "Without denying the value of such studies, this book takes a different approach. It does not look backwards to the earlier sources of the gospel nor to the historical Jesus, but seeks to locate Thomas on the map of early Christian literature and history by comparing the gospel to other related writings and traditions. These include the writings ascribed to the mysterious apostle Judas Thomas, other documents from Nag Hammadi, Paul and Stoic teachers, and the Gospel of Matthew." "No single interpretive key for the understanding of the gospel is proposed. Rather, the book opens up several new readings and historical explanations which can usefully be explored. Uro also argues that the conventional methods scholars have been using in their studies are in need of rethinking and refinement." "Among many conclusions is the author's belief that Thomas is an early second-century work written by people who, like many other first- and second-century Christians, understood Jesus' message in terms of the Hellenistic belief in the divine origin of the self."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Thomas?
This edition of Thomas has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thomas?
For most readers, Thomas typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
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What is the word count of Thomas?
The estimated word count for Thomas is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Thomas?
Thomas was written by Risto Uro.
When was Thomas published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.