#68 Andrew Mark Henry - What is The Gospel of Thomas?

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#68 Andrew Mark Henry - What is The Gospel of Thomas?

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Andrew Mark Henry is a scholar of religious studies. His research focus is early Christianity and late Roman religion. He earned his PhD at Boston University. His YouTube channel is "Religion for Breakfast".

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