| The Tao of Thomas Contributor(s): Lumpkin, Joseph B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0976099268 ISBN-13: 9780976099260 Publisher: Fifth Estate OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2005 Annotation: Lumpkin contends that it is because of the Eastern tone of Thomas, the Gnostic theology embedded in Thomas, and the possible pre-Christian influence of the text that make it so compatible with the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching, that one becomes a fascinating supplement to the other. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6" W x 9" (0.51 lbs) 152 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is because of the Eastern tone of Thomas, the Gnostic theology embedded in Thomas, and the possible Pre-Christian influence of the text that makes it so compatible with the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching, so as to make one a fascinating supplement to the other. Both advance inner and intuitive knowledge above all. Both allude to the way to acquire this knowledge through an unwavering search within oneself. Since the deeper meanings of both Thomas and the Tao Te Ching are both direct and indirect, it is hoped that each time they are read some new insight and treasure can be taken from them. |