The Gospel of Thomas—a book of
sayings and wisdom of Jesus compiled as early or earlier
than the New Testament gospels—can transform
your
spiritual life.
There are many academic commentaries on
the Gospel of Thomas, but this book has a different aim. It is
meant to be a guidebook, that is, a translation of the sayings
into daily practice. The goal of such practice is to become
Jesus’s twin. This does not, of course, mean becoming an
olive-skinned, bearded Mediterranean peasant wearing sandals.
It is more about manifesting in our lives the same Christ
consciousness revealed in the person we know as Jesus of
Nazareth.
—from the Introduction
In the decades since its discovery, the Gospel of Thomas
has intrigued people of all faiths around the world. Shedding
new light on the origins of Christianity, the Gospel of Thomas
raises questions about whether the New Testament’s
version of Jesus’s teachings is entirely accurate and
complete. In the Gospel of Thomas we see Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage,
sharing aphorisms about the value of the present and each
person’s role in the creation of the Kingdom of God here
on earth. But these inspiring sayings can leave you wondering,
"What next?"
Now you can learn how to start applying
Jesus’s wisdom to your own life—and, in turn, to
the world around you. This unique guidebook leads you through
Thomas, offering practices that help you translate
Jesus’s wisdom into a more fulfilling, enriching daily
life, including:
• Becoming a Spiritual
Adult
• Sorting Out the Old
and the New
• Being a Healing
Presence
• Daring to Be a City
on a Hill
• God’s Reign
Calls for Ready Hands
• Spirituality Is Not
Skygazing
• And much more
…
"Like the Kingdom of God, the Gospel
of Thomas is a mustard seed: if it falls on prepared soil it
grows into a sheltering umbrella of grace. Ron Miller’s
masterful guidebook to Thomas prepares the soil of the
reader’s soul that Jesus’s words take root and
create shelter. This is a book to read and, more importantly,
to implement."
—Rabbi
Rami Shapiro, author, Hasidic Tales: Annotated and Explained and The Hebrew
Prophets: Annotated and Explained
"Read this book. Savor its spirit.
Let it shake you up and transform you as you encounter an
ancient Jesus tradition promoting a higher consciousness and a
universal love."
—Miriam
Therese Winter, professor, Hartford
Seminary, and a Medical Mission Sister
