Reply #20: There's a robust debate on dating Thomas

[AliceWonderland]

Some say in the 2nd century, some say it's much earlier. The fact that Thomas is a sayings gospel has made some wonder about its relation to Q. I think it's an interesting read, but I'm fascinated by Gnostic thought... if it's not a full blown Gnostic gospel (and even that's debated) parts of it certainly make more sense in light of Gnosticsm.

Bart Ehrman argues that the part about "woman making herself male to enter the kingdom of heaven" is misunderstood in the present day.