Soundings in the Christology of the "Infancy Gospel of Thomas": The Rewriting of Luke 2:41-52 in "Paidika" 17

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas (Paidika) cites only one extensive passage from the NT, namely, Luke 2:41-52, the episode where Jesus's parents find him in the temple with the teachers. This "temple narrative" is important for Luke's christology, and the purpose of this article is t...

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Published in:The catholic biblical quarterly
Main Author: Cousland, J. R. C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Catholic Biblical Association of America 2019
In: The catholic biblical quarterly
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gospel of Thomas / Luke / Christology / Wisdom
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
HD Early Judaism
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Biblical Commentaries
B Christology
B Luke 2:41-52
B rewritten Gospel
B Gospel of Thomas (Coptic Gospel)
B Paidika 17
B Bible. Luke
B Infancy Gospel of Thomas 17
B Jesus Christ
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Summary:The Infancy Gospel of Thomas (Paidika) cites only one extensive passage from the NT, namely, Luke 2:41-52, the episode where Jesus's parents find him in the temple with the teachers. This "temple narrative" is important for Luke's christology, and the purpose of this article is to use the Paidika's rewritten version of this narrative (Paid. 17.1-5) to make a "sounding" (i.e., a provisional but detailed investigation) of the Paidika's own christology. This sounding discerns a strong focus on Jesus's paternity, wisdom, and glory. Such emphases in the Paidika's "temple narrative" are likely a response to criticisms leveled at the second-century church by Christianity's detractors.
ISSN:2163-2529
Contains:Enthalten in: The catholic biblical quarterly
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1353/cbq.2019.0224