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Discovering an ancient Christian community

Published: January 25, 2013

The 'St Thomas Christians' are believed to be converts of the Apostle Thomas in the first century. Now a Benedictine is on the trail of some surviving texts from that era.

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  1. This is truly fascinating.
    I would love to know more about the finds in India of the way St. Thomas' teachings developed and the way the Christian community developed.

    Mary Maraz


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