Where did the term "Doubting Thomas" originate?

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I will not pick the best answer...

Answer 1

the bible obvious

Answer 2

"Doubting Thomas" refers to one of the disciples/apostles of Youshu bar Yoseph (aka; Jesus Christ in Greek, or the Prophet Essa, [peace be upon hm] in Arabic).

According to the accepted Christian Gospels of the New Testament, Thomas was a servant of a household belonging to one of the officals of a local synagouge.

That officals daughter became very ill and was about to die.  The offical approached Jesus asking him to come to his house and cure his daughter.

Jesus complied and as he and his apostles were on their way to the officals house with the official, a servant came and told them not to "bother the master/rabbi" any further as the child had died.  That servant was Thomas.

Jesus assured them that the child was not dead but only sleeping.  Thomas said it was not so as he had seen the child.

Jesus went into the childs room and said, "talithah ***", which means, "child arise", at which time the child arose as if from sleep.

Jesus took the child to her parents and instructed them to give her something to eat (so as to prove that she was indeed alive as the dead do not eat).

Thomas was dumb struck, amazed at what he had seen.

Jesus asked the official if he might take Thomas with him as one of his disciples/apostles to which the offical agreed.

Jesus told Thomas that he would see greater things than what he had seen that day, possilby referring to the feeding of the multitudes, the raising of Lazerus and his own resurrection, as well as othre reported miracles.

Thomas was also the disciple/apostle who was not with the other disciples/apostles when Jesus arose from the tomb and appeared to this group in the upper room where they had been hiding for fear of those Jews who had not accepted the teachings of Jesus.

Upon his return, the other ten apostles/dispciples told Thomas that Jesus had appeared to them.  Thomas said that unless he saw it for himself, and put his hand into the side of Jesus which had been peirced by the soldiers lance and put his finger into the wounds in his hands, he would not believe.

At that point, Jesus appeared to them again.  He told Thomas to put his hand in his side and to put his fingers into the wounds in his hand so that he would believe.

then Jesus told them that they were believing becuase they had seen but happier would be the ones who believed yet had not seen (meaning that they would have greater faith.)

Please, remember, this is based on the accounts given in the "accepted" gospels, as the same were cannonized by the Roman Catholic church after the Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion.

The accounts in the gnositc gospels differ from these accounts.

Further, in the Holy Qur'an, Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala, revealed the truth of the Prophet Essa (peace be upon him) where one learns, Essa (peace be uopn him) was a prophet sent by Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala to call the Jews back to faith; he was born of a virgin birth to Mary (peace be uopn her) during that time of year when the dates ripen (approximately September by the modern calendar), that he could speak as soon as he was born, that , as a prophetic sign of his calling, he healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, hearing ot the deaf and raise the dead by the power of Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala Who alone, as God, has the power to do such; that he did not die on the cross and; he was not the "son" of God as Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala has no assocaitates and is God alone.  (As a devout Jew, Yoshua bar Yoseph would have never claimed to be the son of YHWH, as such would be blaspheme!  Also, the prophetic writings of the Jewish tradition do not refer to the awaited Messiah as the son of YHWH, only as a deliverer.)  Insha'Allah, Essa (peace be upon him) is one of the revered prophets of Islam.

Anything that I have said that is correct and helpful is from Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala and all praise is due to Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala and to Him alone.  Any error I have made is mine own and I pray for the the forgiveness of Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala for the same.

Ma'a salaam.

Answer 3

Thomas was one of The Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ-son of God The Father. After Jesus had risen from the dead he appeared to his disciples in the upper room whose door was locked. Thomas would not believe it was Christ until He showed him His crucifixion wounds. Thats why he got the name "Doubting Thomas"

Answer 4

St. John Chapter 20 verse 24-28:

Thomas Didymus, one of the 12 disciples, did not go with the others to meet the ressurrected Christ. The others told him, "We saw Him, "but he said unto them, "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe."

Only when he saw Jesus, and touched Him, did he believe.

Ever after was he referred to as the "Doubting Thomas"

Answer 5

In the Bible when Jesus rose again the disciple Thomas thought he was a ghost or just unreal and to convince him, Jesus showed Thomas the holes in his hands from where the nails were from the crucifixtion.

Answer 6

Thomas was one of Jesus' desciples and he always questioned and doubted what Jesus stated.  He was one that had to have proof..therefore the saying doubting Thomas was born.

Answer 7

I've heard that before.  It was because of Thomas of Aquinas.

Answer 8

It originated in John 20:27. Here is the passage from John 20 (NIV):

24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"

      But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."

26A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 27Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.

It is the last sentence where the term comes from.

Answer 9

First, let us consider Thomas. He did not believe in Jesus' Resurrection until he was given concrete proof. Then he believed. For us it is impossible to have concrete proof. The body is long gone. Perhaps Jesus was referring to us who followed when He said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”

Answer 10

Doubting Thomas is a term that is used to describe someone who will refuse to believe something without direct, personal evidence; a skeptic

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The term is based on the Biblical account of Thomas the Apostle, who doubted the resurrection of Jesus and demanded to feel Jesus' wounds before being convinced (John 20:24-29). This was one of the first accounts of visions of Jesus and Mary to claim physical contact. After seeing Jesus alive and receiving the opportunity to touch his wounds — according to the author of the Gospel of John — Thomas professed his faith in Jesus; on this account he is also called Thomas the Believer.

Answer 11

in my view, it is originated as location of worl , just joking,

Answer 12

This comes from the Bible when Jesus had risen from the grave after being crucified.  He returned to the upper room where the disciples were, and Thomas wasn't there at the time.  And when he came, he said he would not believe until he saw the scars in his hands where they put the nails through them and the where they put the sword through his side.  And Jesus told Thomas to come to him and put his fingers in the holes where the nails were and the hole where the sword went.. Therefore, getting the name... Doubting Thomas... Because he doubted the Jesus rose from the grave.

Answer 13

The original 'doubting Thomas' was one of Jesus' disciples. When Jesus rose and came back to visit the disciples Thomas would not believe it really was him until he could touch the wounds inflicted by the crucifixion.

Answer 14

Because the Apostle Thomas will not take to word of the other Apostles when they said they have seen the risen Lord in their locked upper room. When Christ appeared a second time to the Apostles with Thomas present, the Lord said to Thomas, "Put you hand into my side, and the feel the nail marks on my hands and feet, and believe".

Answer 15

I must say I'm not religious, but I know the term came from  when Jesus's disciple Thomas supposedly didn't believe that he had risen from the dead-- hence a 'doubting Thomas'.

Answer 16

Saint Thomas the Apostle did not believe the other Apostles when they told him Jesus Christ had risen from the dead and appeared to them.  He continued to be skeptical until Christ appeared to him and he placed his hand into the wound in Christ's side.  The term "Doubting Thomas" is named for him and indicates a person who refuses to believe until a proposition has been proven to him.

Answer 17

From Thomas, an apostle.  The bible records that he didn't intially believe Christ was resurrected, but Christ came to him and said put your fingers in the nail prints of my hands and your hands in my side where the sword was pierced.  he then believed.  then Christ said that happy are those who don't see but still believe.

Answer 18

Doubting Thomas is a term that is used to describe someone who will refuse to believe something without direct, personal evidence; a skeptic.

Origin

The term is based on the Biblical account of Thomas the Apostle, who doubted the resurrection of Jesus and demanded to feel Jesus' wounds before being convinced (John 20:24-29):

24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.

26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and see my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and put it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

28 Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

29 Jesus saith unto him, Because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

After seeing Jesus alive and receiving the opportunity to touch his wounds — according to the author of the Gospel of John — Thomas professed his faith in Jesus; on this account he is also called Thomas the Believer.

Answer 19

The phrase has come to mean, "refusing to believe until tangible proof is given", and rightfully so.

Thomas was Jesus' disciple. When Jesus arose, and the first few disciples saw him, Thomas said, essentially, "I won't believe until I touch the holes in his hand, and put my hand in the wound in his side". Well, Jesus showed up where the disciples were staying, and He told Thomas, essentially, "I'm here. Wanna touch my holes in my hands? Wanna put your hand in the wound on my side? Go for it". Thomas didn't have to at that point, because he saw, and believed.

Answer 20

Isn't it based on the Apostle Thomas who wouldn't believe in Christ's Resurrection until he touched the crucifixion wounds?

Answer 21

Thomas in the Bible.  Who cares whether you pick the best answer.  I do this only because I like to.  It gives me company.  I feel like I've been communicating with people when I am through.  Most people don't pick a best answer any way.  You won't be any different.

Answer 22

Thomas Aquinas