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Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading
Dissertation (MTh (New Testament))--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101502 Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading Van Eck, Ernest sslukhozi@gmail.com Lukhozi, Sipho UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Thomas Socio-rhetorical Inner-texture Intertexture Ideological-texture Socio-cultural texture Sacred-texture Parable Violence Antiquity Dissertation (MTh (New Testament))--University of Pretoria, 2025. This study investigates the theology of the Gospel of Thomas by critically examining three sayings (GThom 9, GThom 64, and GThom 65) against their synoptic parallels using socio-rhetorical interpretation. Two of the sayings, GThom 9 and GThom 65, are part of the triple tradition, appearing in all three synoptic gospels, while GThom 64 is part of the double tradition, recorded by Luke and Matthew. Vernon Robbins' socio-rhetorical interpretation allows for a reading that exposes the unique rhetorical techniques employed by the different authors. These rhetorical techniques provide the reader with insight into the socio-cultural context of the gospel authors. By following Robbins' socio-rhetorical analysis, the author of this dissertation uncovers a theology unique to Thomasine Christianity—a theology that does not rely on the passion of Jesus, takes a dim view of merchants, and treats violence as an acceptable instrument of retributive justice. Biblical and Religious Studies MTh (New Testament) Unrestricted Faculty of Theology and Religion SDG-01: No poverty SDG-02: Zero Hunger SDG-04: Quality Education SDG-10: Reduces inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2025-03-14T09:54:33Z 2025-03-14T09:54:33Z 2025-04 2025 Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101502 Disclaimer Letter en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Thomas Socio-rhetorical Inner-texture Intertexture Ideological-texture Socio-cultural texture Sacred-texture Parable Violence Antiquity Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title | Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title_full | Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title_fullStr | Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title_full_unstemmed | Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title_short | Theological tendencies in the Gospel of Thomas : a socio-rhetorical reading |
| title_sort | theological tendencies in the gospel of thomas a socio rhetorical reading |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Thomas Socio-rhetorical Inner-texture Intertexture Ideological-texture Socio-cultural texture Sacred-texture Parable Violence Antiquity |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101502 |