The Secret Sayings of Jesus: A Modern Translation of the Gospel of Thomas with Commentary by Marvin Meyer presents a fresh and accessible rendering of one of the most intriguing early Christian texts.
The Gospel of Thomas, discovered in the Nag Hammadi library in 1945, is a collection of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus. Unlike the canonical Gospels, it contains no narrative of crucifixion or resurrection, focusing instead on mystical and wisdom teachings.
In this volume, Meyer provides:
A clear modern English translation
Historical context and scholarly insight
Commentary on key sayings
Discussion of Gnostic themes and early Christian diversity
This book is ideal for readers interested in:
Gnostic Christianity and early Christian texts
The Nag Hammadi discoveries
Alternative Christian traditions
Mystical interpretations of Jesus’ teachings
Biblical scholarship and historical theology
Accessible to general readers yet grounded in academic scholarship, this edition offers a valuable introduction to one of the most discussed non-canonical Christian writings.