Thousands of prices just dropped across Thryft
Our price drop is now live! Find lowered prices on thousands of one-of-a-kind finds across Thryft
Free delivery on all orders above $30
Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Get 10% off all year round and $10 off your next order! Join Thryft Club

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Find more of what you love

Get thoughtful picks from Thryft’s ever-changing collection of pre-loved books, vinyl and CDs—plus occasional sales and events.

By signing up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Thryft. You can unsubscribe at any time.

This item is sold out

Get an email when a matching copy is available again.

Beyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas

Elaine Pagels

Which copies would you like?
Condition and budgetAny condition · No price limit

Excludes delivery. This filters future availability alerts; it is not a price-drop alert.

We check inventory once a day. We’ll email you once when we find a matching copy. Copies aren’t reserved. This does not sign you up for marketing emails.

Beyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas

by Elaine Pagels
Beyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas - Thryft
Beyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas - Thryft

Provocatively reexamining early Christian texts for a modern audience.

Recommendation: 1. This book would be a perfect read for those who are interested in delving deeper into the history and origins of Christianity. Elaine Pagels' exploration of the "secret" Gospel of Thomas sheds light on the diverse interpretations within the Christian tradition, inviting readers to question religious orthodoxy and explore their own faith. 2. Beyond Belief is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional beliefs and encourages readers to embrace a more inclusive and diverse understanding of spirituality. Elaine Pagels' personal journey and scholarly research make this book a fascinating and enlightening read for anyone interested in exploring different perspectives on faith. 3. With meticulous research and a personal narrative, Pagels uncovers the "lost" Gospel of Thomas and its implications for contemporary faith. Beyond Belief serves as a reminder that questioning religious orthodoxy can lead to a deeper understanding of one's own spirituality and the recognition of the universal light within each individual. Highly recommended for those seeking a fresh perspective on Christianity and the power of personal interpretation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Beyond Belief : The Secret Gospel of Thomas

by Elaine Pagels
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

ISBN: 9780375703164
Author: Elaine Pagels
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2004-05-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, Philosophy, History
Related Topics: Spirituality, Faith, Christian, Theology, Christianity, History, History
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 7196 readers)

Description

In Beyond Belief , renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy.Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group of researchers, Pagels returns to her investigation of the “secret” Gospel of Thomas, and breathes new life into writings once thought heretical. As she arrives at an ever-deeper conviction in her own faith, Pagels reveals how faith allows for a diversity of interpretations, and that the “rogue” voices of Christianity encourage and sustain “the recognition of the light within us all.”
 

Provocatively reexamining early Christian texts for a modern audience.

Recommendation: 1. This book would be a perfect read for those who are interested in delving deeper into the history and origins of Christianity. Elaine Pagels' exploration of the "secret" Gospel of Thomas sheds light on the diverse interpretations within the Christian tradition, inviting readers to question religious orthodoxy and explore their own faith. 2. Beyond Belief is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional beliefs and encourages readers to embrace a more inclusive and diverse understanding of spirituality. Elaine Pagels' personal journey and scholarly research make this book a fascinating and enlightening read for anyone interested in exploring different perspectives on faith. 3. With meticulous research and a personal narrative, Pagels uncovers the "lost" Gospel of Thomas and its implications for contemporary faith. Beyond Belief serves as a reminder that questioning religious orthodoxy can lead to a deeper understanding of one's own spirituality and the recognition of the universal light within each individual. Highly recommended for those seeking a fresh perspective on Christianity and the power of personal interpretation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

You might enjoy this if…

View book details