origin of "Doubting Thomas"

[FoBoT]

can you tell me where this comes from ?

 

[iamme]

i think he's from the Bible....i could be wrong, though.

 

[CrackRabbit]

yep, biblical refference

 

[iamme]

after some googling:

The writing is attributed to Didymos Judas Thomas or "Thomas the Twin." In the Gospel accounts, Didymos Thomas was one of the disciples of Jesus, better know as "Doubting Thomas" (Jn 20:24-25). In some early church traditions, especially in the Syrian church, Thomas was considered to be the twin brother of Jesus. Historically, that is unlikely since it is never mentioned in the Gospel accounts. It seems incredulous that the tradition would leave out that detail.

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[FoBoT]

thank you

 

[jjones]

Now that that is solved, where does the expression "Peeping Tom" come from?

 

[Wallydraigle]

Originally posted by: jjones
Now that that is solved, where does the expression "Peeping Tom" come from?

From your mom.