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“The origins of the "Gospel of Thomas" remain a topic of scholarly debate. It is believed to have been composed in the early to mid-second century AD, possibly in Syria. The primary surviving manuscript, in Coptic, was discovered at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945, as part of a collection of Gnostic texts.”
― Jeremy Payton, The Gnostic Gospels Master Collection: The Rejected Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Truth, Judas, Peter, Philip, Pistis Sophia and More. Includes 22 ... and Gnostic Gospels Bible Collection)

“Jesus said, "Your comprehension of my identity is lacking, as evidenced by your interpretation of my words." Instead, you have adopted the behaviour of the people of Judea, who possess an affection for the tree but hold contempt for its fruit, or they possess an affection for the fruit but harbour animosity towards the tree.”
― Jeremy Payton, The Gnostic Gospels Master Collection: The Rejected Gospel of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Truth, Judas, Peter, Philip, Pistis Sophia and More. Includes 22 ... and Gnostic Gospels Bible Collection)