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3 The Figure of Thomas in the Gospel of John
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AbstractThis chapter offers a closer discussion of the Johannine portrayal of Thomas. It argues that the author of John was unaware of the Syrian Thomas tradition: he never used the name Judas Thomas for this figure. It is shown that the theological positions ascribed to Thomas in recent scholarship are far from evident. It is neither clear that Thomas doubts the possibility of physical resurrection, nor it is clear that he is portrayed as an advocate of those seeking mystical ascent and a visio dei. The negative aspects in the Johannine portrayal of Thomas are not unique in this gospel. Several other followers of Jesus are cast in equally negative terms. It is not conceivable to assume that behind all these figures would be Christian communities rejected by the author of John.
Title: 3 The Figure of Thomas in the Gospel of John
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AbstractThis chapter offers a closer discussion of the Johannine portrayal of Thomas.
It argues that the author of John was unaware of the Syrian Thomas tradition: he never used the name Judas Thomas for this figure.
It is shown that the theological positions ascribed to Thomas in recent scholarship are far from evident.
It is neither clear that Thomas doubts the possibility of physical resurrection, nor it is clear that he is portrayed as an advocate of those seeking mystical ascent and a visio dei.
The negative aspects in the Johannine portrayal of Thomas are not unique in this gospel.
Several other followers of Jesus are cast in equally negative terms.
It is not conceivable to assume that behind all these figures would be Christian communities rejected by the author of John.
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