The Independence of the “Martyrdom” of the Acts of Thomas

Chapters 159–70 of the Acts of Thomas (ATh) – the so-called “Martyrdom” – are broadly agreed to have originally been independent, and only later appended to the end of the ATh to provide the story with a proper martyr’s ending. However, this article suggests that previous scholarship only establishe...

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Main Author: Oliver, George (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2025, Volume: 79, Issue: 4, Pages: 418-439
Further subjects:B Authorship
B Thomas the Apostle
B Apocryphal Acts
B Judas Thomas
B Greek novel
B Martyrdom
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