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The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook For Spiritual Practice
The Gospel of Thomas A Guidebook For Spiritual Practice Author:Ron Miller, Stevan Davies The Gospel of Thomasa book of sayings and wisdom of Jesus compiled as early or earlier than the New Testament gospelscan 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 pract... more »ice. The goal of such practice is to become Jesuss 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 Testaments version of Jesuss 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 persons 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 Jesuss wisdom to your own lifeand, in turn, to the world around you. This unique guidebook leads you through Thomas, offering practices that help you translate Jesuss wisdom into a more fulfilling, enriching daily life, including: * Becoming a Spiritual Adult