This isn’t new, this story has been around for a long time.
You’d be best served by sticking to what the Bible says.
Not some “manuscript” that was written 400 years after Jesus was on this earth and ~300-450 years after the New Testament was already put together by the church.
“manuscript” that was written 400 years after Jesus was on this earth
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There’s no claim that the manuscript is the original ... its likely a copy of a copy of a copy, etc.
1st Council of Nicea where the current Old and New Testaments were canonized, was in 325AD. Contemporary with this manuscript.
Gospel of St Thomas is an interesting read and it is easy to see why the early church rejected it as it completely undercut the churches power.
“Lift a stone and you will find me. Split a piece of wood and I am there...” No need for a priest to intercede on your behalf with your Deity...