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  In my library I have many books that I have read and studied. There is the Original translation of The Gospel of Thomas, two versions. The Reconciler Gospel of Thomas, an updated version of Gospel of Thomas. Several Bibles and the Book of Morman. Since all of these are well known I won't re-list them in my suggested readings. Here are books that help put the other books and biblical times into historical perspective.

Suggested reading list 

1)   "One Jesus, Many Christs: How Jesus inspired not one true Christianity, but many", by Gregory J. Riley PH. D.; Harper San Francisco, 1997
ISBN: 0-06-066799-0  and 0-06-066798-2
Dewey Decimal 270.1-dc21
(Many Apostles developed into many viewpoints, think about telling 12 friends a story then ask them individualy what you told them 20+ years later.)
 
2)   "Resurrection Reconsidered: Thomas and John Controversy", by Gregory J Riley PH. D.; Fortress Press - Minneapolis, 1995.
ISBN: 0-8006-2846-2
Dewey Decimal 229.8-dc20
( Apostle Thomas and Apostle John had Competing Churches in the same Area)
 
3)   "River of God: A new History of Christian Origins", by Gregory J. Riley; Harper San Francisco, 2003
ISBN: 0-06-066980-2
Dewey Decimal 270.1-dc21
( Every Apostle developed a branch of Christianity, which narrowed to One stream, then branched again at The Reformation)
 
4)   "Jesus, B.C.", by Gerald Mann; Riverbend Press; Austin, Texas. 78746; 1999  (512) 347-8608
ISBN: 0-9647272-7-7
(Before Jesus was known as the Messiah and Christ what was the gist of his messages. Good historical and analytical reference)
 
5)   "From Jesus to Christianity: How four generations of visionaries and storytellers created The New Testament and Christian Faith", by L. Michael White; Harper San Francisco, 2004
ISBN: 0-06-052655-6
Dewey Decimal 270.1- dc22
(Excellent Historical Reference of Jesus and Biblical times)
 
6) "Awakenings in an age of Angels" by Angel Eliza, RoseDog Books, Pittsburg, Pa., 2005.
ISBN: 0-8059-9824-1
Dewey Decimal 202.15
(Stories about Jesus' life, the role of Angels on Earth, and modern problems. The collection was inspired by dreams. There is also a Reconciler Gospel of Thomas in the text.)
 
7) Reconciler Gospel of Thomas
Available on this website.
(Updated version of the Gospel of Thomas, containing the sayings of Jesus through the eyes of the Apostle Thomas) 
 
8) Life After Death: A Scientific Proof, By Rev. Al Bieser, Authorhouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, In. 47403, www.authorhouse.com, 1-800-839-8640. 2006
ISBN# 978-1-4259-2460-7
 
(An explaination of how to know God exists, Illustrated by Inspiring stories.)