Nicholas Perrin, Thomas and Tatian: The Relationship between the Gospel of Thomas and the Diatessaron

Key Points

• This analysis aims to explore the relationship between the Gospel of Thomas and the Diatessaron, arguing against direct independence.
• Literary analysis of the Gospel of Thomas and Diatessaron
• Comparison with Greek Synoptic Gospels
• Examination of historical context of early Christian texts
• The Gospel of Thomas shows some influence from the Diatessaron.
• The relationship is complex and not directly dependent on the Greek Synoptic Gospels.