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Gospel of Thomas (Infancy) 4

Miracles of the Child

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After that He was again passing through the village; and a boy ran up against Him, and struck His shoulder.

2And Jesus was angry, and said to him: Thou shalt not go back the way thou camest.

3And immediately he fell down dead.

4And some who saw what had taken place, said: Whence was this child begotten, that every word of his is certainly accomplished?

5And the parents of the dead boy went away to Joseph, and blamed him, saying: Since thou hast such a child, it is impossible for thee to live with us in the village; or else teach him to bless, and not to curse: for he is killing our children.

About Gospel of Thomas (Infancy)

The child Jesus of popular tales: clay birds that come to life and neighbours who learn not to provoke him. A text the church rejected and the people copied for centuries. English text: Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 8, The Infancy Gospel of Thomas (Buffalo: Christian Literature Publishing Co.), Alexander Walker, 1886 (public domain). Portuguese and Spanish: Lux Veritas translations from this edition.

Source: Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 8, The Infancy Gospel of Thomas (Buffalo: Christian Literature Publishing Co.), Alexander Walker (1886) · public domain