Gospel of Thomas · 55 of 114 · tr. Thomas O. Lambdin
Logion 55
Jesus said, "Whoever does not hate his father and his mother cannot become a disciple to me. And whoever does not hate his brothers and sisters and take up his cross in my way will not be worthy of me."
Themes
◇Paradox As Teachingethics
Using apparent contradiction, reversal, or riddle to destabilise ordinary understanding and induce insight.
[auto] The command to 'hate' one's parents and siblings directly contradicts natural law and social norms, using apparent contradiction to destabilize ordinary understanding of discipleship.
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