The gospels written by Thomas shed new light on the origins of Christianity and portray Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage. This collection of aphoristic sayings speaks of the kingdom of God as a present fact about the world, rather than a future promise or future threat. Included are facing-page commentaries that focus on the meaning of the sayings. nThe Gospel of Thomas shows Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage, sharing aphorisms about the value of the present and how to create the Kingdom of God on earth. This unique guidebook helps you translate Jesuss wisdom into a more fulfilling, enriching daily life.