The Hidden Words of the Living Jesus: A Commentary on the Gospel of Thomas

With his trademark earthy exuberance author George Breed explores the deep meanings within the Gospel of Thomas giving readers new and surprising insights into the message of Jesus.The Gospel of Thomas is emerging as a true mystical source from the earliest period of what became Christianity. Any commentary on Thomas is worth reading-but this one is a genuine gem!-FR. RICHARD ROHR OFM (Center for Action and Contemplation Albuquerque New Mexico)In this lovely book Dr. George Breed helps to advance the art of seeing not what rests on surfaces but rather that which lies through and beyond exteriors and forms and within ourselves. The writer of the Thomas Gospel quotes Jesus as saying The kingdom of the Father is spread out upon the earth and men do not see it. In other words dont merely look-see! By reading the Thomas Gospel through Dr. Breeds eyes we can achieve a glimpse of the divine world in which we live as well as the mysterious beauty of our inner lives. We can begin to see!-BRADLEY OLSON PhD Jungian Depth Psychologist