Gospel of Thomas: Why Is It Not In the Bible?

The video explores the Gospel of Thomas, its historical context, and why it is not part of the New Testament. It discusses the dating challenges, its Gnostic features, and parallels with the canonical gospels. The scholarly debate on its originality and historical value is highlighted, along with reasons for its exclusion from the New Testament, such as early resistance and lack of popularity.

What factors contributed to the Gospel of Thomas not being included in the New Testament canon?

What evidence suggests that the Gospel of Thomas was not as popular as the canonical gospels?

In what ways has the discovery of the Gospel of Thomas contributed to our understanding of early Christianity?