Bart Interviews Mark Goodacre about the Gospel of Thomas

Episode Outline:
0:00 Bart interviews Mark Goodacre on the Gospel of Thomas
1:17 Mark Goodacre, NT Pod, and why he is known for challenging scholarly orthodoxies
6:00 What is an “apocryphal gospel,” and why Thomas matters so much
10:13 How the Gospel of Thomas was discovered: Oxyrhynchus and Nag Hammadi
19:09 What kind of gospel is Thomas? Sayings without miracles, passion, or resurrection
22:13 Why Thomas thinks interpreting Jesus’ words brings life
27:01 Does Thomas assume a community that can unlock its secret meanings?
31:05 Is the Gospel of Thomas really a Christian gospel?
35:45 Is Thomas Gnostic, and what does that even mean?
41:42 The major theme of Thomas: becoming one, unified, and undivided
46:49 Funky sayings, hidden meanings, and why Thomas keeps readers off balance
50:00 Did Thomas know Matthew, Mark, and Luke? Goodacre’s case
58:54 Can Thomas tell us anything about the historical Jesus?
1:02:58 Final thoughts: why Thomas is still worth reading

Episode Description
One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of modern time was a cache of Christian books that seem very strange indeed to anyone accustomed to the books of the New Testament -- including the most famous non-canonical Gospel of all, the Gospel of Thomas. In this interview Bart discusses with New Testament scholar Dr. Mark Goodacre the intriguing characteristics of this book that claims to present the truth of Jesus' "secret teachings" that alone can bring eternal life.
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