Jesus creates sparrows from clay A ceiling tile depicting Jesus' enlivening of clay birds; in St. Martin's church, Zillis-Reischen, Switzerland. (more) Infancy Gospel of Thomas apocryphal Christian text Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Infancy-Gospel-of-Thomas Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Infancy-Gospel-of-Thomas Written by Don Vaughan Don Vaughan is a freelance writer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Don Vaughan Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 30, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Infancy Gospel of Thomas, apocryphal Christian text that purports to reveal events in the life of Jesus when he was a child between the ages of 5 and 12. It fills the gap in New Testament accounts between stories of Jesus’ infancy and the narrative, reported in Luke 2:41–52, of his conversation with scholars in the Temple of Jerusalem. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas portrays Jesus as caring, mischievous, and occasionally cruel as he struggles to come to terms with his divine power. It also portrays his earthly father, Joseph, and his mother, Mary, as they learn to parent this ...(100 of 1652 words)

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