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Because it was considered to be gnostic, and not authored by Thomas the Apostle. (Though there are other texts in the NT which we now know to be "forgeries" - including some of the Pauline letters - this was not well-known at the time.) Furthermore, there is no support in GThom for what became tenets of the Christian faith - miracles, resurrection, the theological significance of Jesus' death, etc. It simply didn't compare with the four orthodox gospels, was criticized early on by Hippolytus, and was never seriously considered for inclusion in the New Testament.
-M.W.Grondin (http://www.gospel-thomas.net)
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What comes after Luke in the New Testament?
The Gospel of John comes after the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament.
Where is Thomas mentioned in the Bible?
No, Thomas isn't a Book of the Bible. The Gospel of Thomas was seriously considered for inclusion the New Testament, and for that reason is sometimes referred to as the Fifth Gospel.
What testament is John's gospel in?
new
Are there Gospels which are not in the New Testament?
Yes there are ones like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary. These are known as Gnostic Gospels. See link provided below for more detailed information.
What are four sections of the New Testament?
The four sections of the New Testament are: 1) The Gospels2) The Acts of the Apostles3) The Epistles4) The Book of Revelation
Did the word gospel begin to be used in the New Testament?
It was mainly used in the new testament.
How many gospel in the New Testament?
4
What do you find in the New Testament?
The gospel of Christ
What are some opinions of Thomas the disciple?
There are non-canonical gospels (those outside the New Testament) that deal with Thomas, most particularly the Gospel According to St. Thomas. Within the New Testament, the source accepted by modern Christians as most reliable, John's Gospel mentions Thomas more than any of the other gospels. John created the tradition of Thomas as doubting, as well as recording that Thomas, alone among the disciples, missed out on Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit into him. Given that the anti-Thomas current in John's Gospel is missing from the other gospels, it is open to the reader to question John's account.
What testament is Mark in?
The Gospel of Mark is located in the New Testament. It is the second Gospel; in order they go Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Was Matthew's gospel the first written book of the New Testament?
Matthew is the first book in the new testament.
What is Evangelion in the New Testament?
the good news of the gospel
