Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
by Elaine Pagels
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Book Reviews of Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
Book Review: Somewhat Disjointed History
Summary: 3 Stars
The book is really far more about a compare and contrast between the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of John, and the activities and history leading to John being included in the final canon. Pagels interweves her personal religious experiences, her scholarly work and the work of others into a somewhat disjointed, but informative look at early Church history.
If you are looking for an expose or in depth discussion of the Gospel of Thomas, look elsewhere. This is a general history of John vs. Thomas and the canon - and a disjointed one.
Book Review: Beyond Belief
Summary: 5 Stars
As usual, Elaine Pagels delivers*!* I've also read THE GNOSTIC GOSPELS by Pagels and would also rate; but with 10-Stars. I think the possible reader of this book needs to understand that many Bible Literalists are posting 1-star because they do not agree with the content of this book. Forget the 1-star ratings; this is intelligent writting, great abstract thought, and superlative research. I only wish it could have been longer but I think Pagels said everything she wanted to say in 257-pages. A 'must-read' for anyone studying the gnostic gospels.Book Review: amazing book
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that I found this to be an amazing book, though not quite what it is advertised to be. Pagels does discuss the gospel of Thomas somewhat here and there and she includes Thomas's book at the end of her book, but this book is more about the Gospel of John and early Christian history and the formation of the church and biblical canon. I didn't quite get what I was expecting, but I still got a great book that taught me a lot. This is a great book for anyone who has questions about Christianity. It might answer some questions.Book Review: Anti-Christian
Summary: 1 Stars
If you are looking to buy this book for an in depth view of The Gospel of Thomas keep searching. This book is no more than someones personal views toward Christianity. I read the complete book and learned nothing but a woman who is angry with God for personal tragedies in her life. She filled the book with referrances to scholars that back her bitterness to Christianity. I can only say that I hope the Lord brings peace and true understanding to her but I will not waste my time and money on anymore books by Elaine pagels.Book Review: A wonderful book!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a highly interesting book. I also recommend it to anyone looking for speculative "answers" about Christianity.
You may not agree with everything -- and that's certainly OK.
But take whatever you get from this book and then go research the possibilities!
Also recommended: "What Did Jesus Really Say, How Christianity Went Astray: [What To Say To A Born Again Christian Fundamentalist, But Never Had The Information]" by Peter Cayce