{"product_id":"the-apostle-thomas-cw-lewis-9798263582012","title":"The Apostle Thomas: A Bibliography","description":"Of all the apostles, Thomas is perhaps the most famous and the most misunderstood. Immortalized for a single moment of skepticism, the epithet \"Doubting Thomas\" overshadows a far richer and more complex legacy that stretches from the sparse accounts in the New Testament to the vibrant traditions of Eastern Christianity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Apostle Thomas: A Bibliography\u003c\/i\u003e, author CW Lewis embarks on a comprehensive journey to uncover the multifaceted figure of Thomas, moving beyond simplistic portrayals to reveal his profound impact on the development of Christian thought, practice, and art across centuries and continents. This exhaustive work synthesizes textual analysis, historical inquiry, and cultural study to present a holistic portrait of the enigmatic apostle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will explore: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanonical Foundations: \u003c\/b\u003e A critical examination of Thomas's role in the New Testament, focusing on the powerful theological weight of his climactic confession, \"My Lord and my God!\" in the Gospel of John.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApocryphal Worlds: \u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the non-canonical texts that dramatically expand Thomas's story, including the mystical \u003ci\u003eGospel of Thomas\u003c\/i\u003e and the adventurous \u003ci\u003eActs of Thomas\u003c\/i\u003e, which depicts his missionary journeys to India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical and Archaeological Traces: \u003c\/b\u003e An investigation of the historical records and archaeological evidence, particularly from ancient India, that speak to the claims of his evangelistic mission in the East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatristic Interpretations: \u003c\/b\u003e A thorough analysis of how early Church Fathers like Origen and Eusebius engaged with and shaped the traditions surrounding the apostle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnduring Legacy: \u003c\/b\u003e An exploration of Thomas's lasting impact on theology, iconography, and devotion across diverse cultures, from the early Church to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eHumbly dedicated \"to the seekers of truth, the doubters who yearn for affirmation, and the faithful who find strength in shared witness,\" this bibliography is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the rich complexities of early Christianity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Apostle Thomas\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the remarkable journey of one of faith's most compelling figures, tracing his legacy from questioning to conviction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cw Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263582012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d","brand":"Cw Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460251758847,"sku":"9798263582012","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c9a15d6a-1f85-482c-9282-d6316928cc77.jpg?v=1777413534","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-apostle-thomas-cw-lewis-9798263582012","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}