BEYOND BELIEF, THE SECRET GOSPEL OF THOMAS
Elaine Pagels
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"A central theme of Jewish mystical tradition is that the 'image of God' is hidden within each of us, secretly linking God and all humankind."
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"The Gospel of Thomas teaches that recognizing one's affinity with God is the key to the kingdom of God."
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"Human experience is analogous to divine reality, and each one of us, by exploring our own experience, may discover intimations of truth about God."
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"What God requires is that human beings love one another and offer help – even, or especially, to the neediest."
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