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Thomasine Christianity is the early Christian tradition associated with the apostle Thomas, centred on individual spiritual transformation through hidden teachings of Jesus rather than communal ritual or institutional authority. Its primary text is the Gospel of Thomas, found at Nag Hammadi.
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- Centred on the Gospel of Thomas — 114 sayings of Jesus with no narrative or miracles
- Associated with Syrian Christianity, particularly the city of Edessa
- Thomas is portrayed as the "twin" of Jesus — spiritually identical, not physically
- Emphasises self-knowledge over faith: "Know what is in front of your face" (GTh 5)