Seek to see him
ascent and vision mysticism in the Gospel of Thomas
by April D. De Conick
This monograph represents a critical juncture in Thomas studies since it dispels the belief that the Gospel of Thomas originates from gnostic traditions. Rather, Jewish mystical and Hermetic origins are proposed and examined.
Following this analysis, the anthropogony and soteriology of Thomas are discussed. The Thomasites taught that they were the elect children of the Father, originating from the Light. The human, however, became unworthy of these luminous beginnings and was separated from the divine when Adam sinned. Now he must purify himself by leading an encratite lifestyle.
He is to ascend into heaven, seeking a visio dei which will transform him into his original immortal state and grant him citizenship in the Kingdom.
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Ascension of the soul, Beatific vision, Criticism, interpretation, Gospel of Thomas (Coptic Gospel), Judaism, Mysticism, Gnosis, Misticismo, Critique, interprétation, Gospel of Thomas, Vision béatifique, Ascension, Bible, Mystiek, Evangelie van Thomas, Anschauung Gottes, Mystik, Acta Thomae, Judaïsme, Âme, Judentum, Évangile de Thomas, Religião, Evangelhos, Judaísmo, Textos sagrados, Auferstehung, Evangelium Thomae, Mysticisme, Mysticism, judaism, Soul| Edition | Availability |
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Seek to see him: ascent and vision mysticism in the Gospel of Thomas
1996, E.J. Brill
in English
9004104011 9789004104013
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-199) and indexes.
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