The Gospel of Thomas: The Hidden Sayings of Jesus

Marvin W. Meyer

Harper Collins, Sep 15, 2009 - Religion - 160 pages

A fresh, authoritative English translation, with an informative introduction, fascinating explanatory notes, and the Coptic text, with interpretation by Harold Bloom, our pre–eminent literary critic.

About the author

Marvin Meyer is one of the foremost scholars on early Christianity and texts about Jesus outside the New Testament. He is Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California. Among his recent books are The Gospel of Judas, The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus, The Gospels of Mary, The Gospel of Thomas, and The Nag Hammadi Scriptures.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Gospel of Thomas: The Hidden Sayings of Jesus
• Author: Marvin W. Meyer
• Publisher: Harper Collins, 2009
• ISBN: 0061965944, 9780061965944
• Length: 160 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / General; Religion / Reference