The Gospel Of Thomas Claims Jesus Had A Twin Brother

The shocking claim alleges ‘Doubting Thomas’ was Jesus’ twin brother.

Chrissie Massey
7 min readJun 28, 2024

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In the mid-20th century, a groundbreaking discovery shook the world of biblical scholarship and religious history! Two farmers in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, stumbled upon a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts that would forever alter our understanding of early Christianity.

Known as the Nag Hammadi Library, this astonishing compilation consisted of at least 50 previously unseen gospels and codices, each a window into early Christians’ myriad beliefs and practices.

Among these incredible texts was the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, a document that had long been considered lost to history. This remarkable find offered unprecedented insight into the divisions within the early Christian church, revealing a tapestry of faiths and doctrines declared heretical by Orthodox authorities.

Thomas’ Name Hints He Had A Twin Brother

The early Christian landscape was far from monolithic; it was a vibrant, chaotic mix of preachers, prophets, and devotees, each with their own interpretations and dogmas.

The Nag Hammadi Library illuminated this diversity like never before, showing us that early Christianity was a

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Chrissie Massey

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