What is the Infancy Gospel of Thomas?

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas is an apocryphal text that provides an account of Jesus' childhood, depicting him as a young boy with supernatural powers.

Who is Nicolas Cage's character in "The Carpenter's Son"?

Nicolas Cage plays the role of Joseph, Jesus' father, in the new supernatural thriller inspired by the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.

How does "The Carpenter's Son" differ from the canonical Gospels?

The film explores a side of Jesus that is not present in the Bible, showing him as a child with the ability to use his powers in both positive and negative ways, which is quite different from the Jesus portrayed in the canonical Gospels.

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Forgotten Gospel Comes to Life: "The Carpenter's Son" Explores Jesus' Untold Childhood

13 Nov

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Summary

Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal text about Jesus' childhood, inspires new supernatural thriller
Filmmaker Lotfy Nathan adapts the text, which depicts a young Jesus with supernatural powers
Nicolas Cage stars as Joseph, Jesus' father, in the film

Forgotten Gospel Comes to Life: "The Carpenter's Son" Explores Jesus' Untold Childhood

In the second century, as the canonical Gospels were being circulated throughout the Roman Empire, another text about the life of Jesus was simultaneously spreading. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal account of Jesus' childhood, remained popular among Christians for centuries, despite not being included in the New Testament.

Now, this forgotten gospel has inspired a new supernatural thriller, "The Carpenter's Son," which opens in theaters this Friday. Filmmaker Lotfy Nathan, who was raised Coptic Orthodox, was immediately intrigued by the "novelty" of the Infancy Gospel when his history-loving father introduced it to him. Starring Nicolas Cage as Joseph, the film follows a young Jesus being tempted by Satan to rebel against his father.