Citation
Brown, Andrew James. “Sowing for the Birds and Worms: The Gospel of Thomas and Great Life.” Blogspot. Caute, 3 Oct. 2026, https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/10/sowing-for-birds-and-worms-gospel-of.html.
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What is the difference in rendering of the parable of the sower in the Gospel of Thomas versus the Synoptic Gospels? :: Rendering in the Gospel of Thomas doesn’t offer interpretation.
Why does James Heisig question the competence of the farmer in the parable of the sower? :: He throws precious seeds without care.
Per Heisig, what is the real intention of the parable of the sower? :: Show that seeds are meant to feed birds and worms.
Per Brown, the sower in the Gospel of Thomas represents the Great Life.