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Thomas

One of Jesus's disciples, known for his initial doubt about the resurrection.

minor

Also known as Thomas the Doubter

First appearance: Thomas

Thomas's tie to Luke is one of the pressures that moves Jesus the Son of Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Asks Jesus to lead them to a village for shelter, but Jesus declines.
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With Luke (friendship): Luke and Thomas are companions, often engaging in philosophical discussions about faith and doubt. In James the Son of Zebedee: Asks Jesus to lead them to a village for shelter, but Jesus…

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LULukeJEJesusJOJudas of Iscar…SPSimon PeterSTStephenTHThomas

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  • Friendship
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  • Core Circle and Interpreters
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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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  • Luke

    friendship · positive

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