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burning flames · 06-28-2007, 07:52 PM

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and how do we know

Splarnst · 06-28-2007, 08:46 PM

How could we know?

Of course, plenty of people believe nothing was said at all.

Chris Weimer · 06-28-2007, 11:54 PM

a) no, b) by comparing it to other sources and trying to find a trajectory back to its earliest forms.

Doug Shaver · 06-29-2007, 12:00 AM

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is the gospel of thomas closest to what jesus actually said?

Assuming Jesus' historicity, it is possible. I am aware of no evidence that makes it probable relative to any of the other gospels.

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and how do we know

We don't know, and we can't know. But as Chris noted, a comparison with other documents could make it reasonable to believe it.

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Splarnst Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,161	How could we know? Of course, plenty of people believe nothing was said at all.

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Chris Weimer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: none Posts: 9,879	a) no, b) by comparing it to other sources and trying to find a trajectory back to its earliest forms.