A infância de Jesus segundo os apócrifos

Summary

The video explores the 'Infancy Gospel of Thomas,' an ancient apocryphal text about the childhood of Jesus, detailing various miraculous and curious events. These include Jesus creating life from clay birds, performing miracles, and displaying divine intelligence. The narrative challenges conventional expectations of the meek and humble Jesus, portraying him as a powerful figure who punishes and blesses with his words. The script delves into how these stories might reflect a different theological view of Jesus, combining awe-inspiring feats and divine wisdom with a more intimidating portrayal of his early years.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Bible offers very little information about the childhood and youth of Jesus, with only brief mentions of his birth and an event at the age of 12 in the Gospel of Luke.
• 😀 The 'Gospel of the Infancy of Thomas' is one of the earliest and most popular texts offering more details about the early years of Jesus, circulating in at least 13 languages in antiquity.
• 😀 The text begins by recounting Jesus performing miracles as a child, such as giving life to clay birds, a story that parallels themes found in the canonical Gospels.
• 😀 The Gospel recounts several miracles and acts of power by the young Jesus, including curing a boy who had been bitten by a snake, and raising the dead, showcasing both his divine powers and intelligence.
• 😀 Jesus’s behavior in the Gospel of the Infancy of Thomas often challenges modern expectations, as he is portrayed as having a strong, assertive, and sometimes vengeful character.
• 😀 In one instance, Jesus raises a dead boy after he falls off a roof, correcting accusations that Jesus had thrown him. This highlights Jesus’s power over life and death.
• 😀 The Gospel features a scene where Jesus humiliates his teachers by displaying profound knowledge of the meaning behind letters and divine secrets, rather than simply learning from them.
• 😀 Throughout the text, Jesus is depicted as very powerful, using both physical and miraculous actions to assert his divinity, but also showing intelligence beyond human understanding.
• 😀 The Gospel of the Infancy of Thomas also touches on the idea of Jesus's divine authority and the fear he inspires, similar to the notion of God’s untouchability in the Old Testament.
• 😀 The text might have been written to promote a form of Christian piety that emphasizes reverence and fear of Jesus, rather than focusing on his role as a loving savior, drawing parallels with the fierceness of a lion rather than the innocence of a lamb.

Q & A

What is the 'Infancy Gospel of Thomas' and why is it significant?

The 'Infancy Gospel of Thomas' is an ancient text that presents stories about the childhood of Jesus Christ, which are not found in the canonical Gospels. It is significant because it offers a different perspective on the young Jesus, portraying him as powerful and capable of performing miracles from a very early age.

How does the Infancy Gospel of Thomas describe Jesus' interaction with the Sabbath?

In the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, a young Jesus is confronted by an adult for performing miracles, such as giving life to clay birds, on the Sabbath, a day of rest. Jesus responds by making the birds come to life and flying away, which could be seen as a challenge to the Sabbath laws.

What is the story of the clay birds in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

The story describes a 5-year-old Jesus who, while playing by a stream, shapes 12 clay birds. When confronted by an adult for violating the Sabbath, Jesus brings the birds to life with a simple command, and they fly away, demonstrating his miraculous powers.

What happens when a child disrupts Jesus' play in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

In the text, another child disrupts Jesus’ play by dismantling the pools of water Jesus had created. Jesus reacts by cursing the child, causing him to wither away, which showcases Jesus' power to control life and death even as a child.

How is Jesus portrayed in terms of his relationship with authority figures in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

Jesus is portrayed as someone who challenges authority figures, such as when he corrects teachers or causes them to fail to educate him. His responses to authority figures often involve using his divine wisdom to demonstrate their lack of knowledge.

What event leads to Jesus being seen as a threat by the villagers in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

Jesus is perceived as a threat when he causes the accidental death of a child after the child runs into him. The child's parents, believing Jesus pushed their child off a roof, demand that Joseph remove Jesus from the village due to the perceived danger.

How does the Infancy Gospel of Thomas highlight Jesus' miraculous powers beyond the realm of death?

The text also shows Jesus performing non-miraculous feats, such as solving problems of craftsmanship when Joseph, his father, makes a mistake while building a bed. Jesus uses his practical intelligence to save Joseph’s work, illustrating his divine wisdom.

Why does Jesus react aggressively to those who criticize or challenge him in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

Jesus' aggressive reactions, such as causing the blindness of his accusers, reflect a theme in the Infancy Gospel of Thomas where his power and authority are non-negotiable. The text may be emphasizing his divine right to act as he chooses, regardless of human authority.

How does the Infancy Gospel of Thomas reflect early Christian views of Jesus as both a divine and human figure?

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas portrays Jesus as a being of immense divine power, able to heal, resurrect, and even curse. However, it also shows him as a child growing up in a human environment, learning and interacting with people, thereby blending his divine and human natures.

What is the underlying message of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas regarding obedience to Jesus?

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas seems to stress the importance of respecting Jesus’ authority. Through miraculous feats and his interactions with others, the text suggests that Jesus is to be feared and revered, emphasizing that questioning or opposing him can have dire consequences.