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Let me think about other aspects of the dating and origins. Perhaps I can talk about the language evolution, the presence of sayings that might be earlier or later, any scholarly consensus, and maybe touch upon the theological implications of its origins.

Wait, but I need to avoid overlapping with other sections. The introduction already covers some basics, and the discovery section talks about Nag Hammadi. So, in this section, I should focus solely on the dating and origins without discussing the discovery or the general introduction.

I can mention the linguistic analysis, the evolution of the text from Greek to Coptic, any theories about its composition in different regions, and maybe the debates about its relationship with the canonical gospels. Also, perhaps the influence of other contemporary religious or philosophical thoughts on its origins.

I should also ensure that the information is derived from the provided internet sources. From the sources, there’s mention of Eusebius, Plato’s influence, and the structure of the Gospel as a collection of sayings without a narrative.

Maybe I can structure it like this: Start with the dating debates, mention the early Greek fragments, the later Coptic versions, discuss linguistic and theological analysis, touch upon possible regions of origin, and conclude with its significance in understanding early Christianity.

Let me try to draft it:

Dating and Origins of the Gospel of Thomas

Scholars debate the dating of the Gospel of Thomas, with estimates ranging from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE; Early Greek fragments suggest an origin before 200 CE, while the complete Coptic text from Nag Hammadi dates to the 4th century. Linguistic analysis indicates a progression from Greek to Coptic, hinting at a composite text evolving over time. Theological studies propose that some sayings may reflect pre-canonical traditions, though others show Gnostic influences. Despite these debates, the Gospel of Thomas remains a crucial text for understanding the diversity of early Christian thought and the evolution of Jesus’ teachings in different contexts.

Wait, that’s . I need to add one more word to make it 107. Maybe change “diversity of early Christian thought” to “diverse early Christian thought.”

So the final version would be:

Scholars debate the dating of the Gospel of Thomas, with estimates ranging from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. Early Greek fragments suggest an origin before 200 CE, while the complete Coptic text from Nag Hammadi dates to the 4th century. Linguistic analysis indicates a progression from Greek to Coptic, hinting at a composite text evolving over time. Theological studies propose that some sayings may reflect pre-canonical traditions, though others show Gnostic influences. Despite these debates, the Gospel of Thomas remains a crucial text for understanding diverse early Christian thought and the evolution of Jesus’ teachings in different contexts.

That should be now. Let me count:

Scholars
debate
the
dating
of
the
Gospel
of
Thomas,
with
estimates
ranging
from
the
1st
to
3rd
centuries
CE.
Early
Greek

fragments
suggest
an
origin
before
200
CE,
while
the
complete
Coptic
text
from
Nag
Hammadi
dates
to
the
4th
century.
Linguistic
analysis
indicates
a
progression
from
Greek
to
Coptic,
hinting
at
a
composite
text
evolving
over
time.
Theological
studies
propose
that
some
sayings
may
reflect
pre-canonical
traditions,
though
others
show
Gnostic
influences.
Despite
these
debates,
the
Gospel
of
Thomas
remains
a
crucial
text
for
understanding
diverse
early
Christian
thought
and
the
evolution
of
Jesus’
teachings
in
different
contexts.

Hmm, that’s . Did I miscount? Let me recount:
After “contexts.” it’s . I must have missed a word; Let me check the sentence again.

“Scholars debate the dating of the Gospel of Thomas, with estimates ranging from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. Early Greek fragments suggest an origin before 200 CE, while the complete Coptic text from Nag Hammadi dates to the 4th century. Linguistic analysis indicates a progression from Greek to Coptic, hinting at a composite text evolving over time. Theological studies propose that some sayings may reflect pre-canonical traditions, though others show Gnostic influences. Despite these debates, the Gospel of Thomas remains a crucial text for understanding diverse early Christian thought and the evolution of Jesus’ teachings in different contexts.”

Counting each word:

Scholars
debate
the
dating
of
the
Gospel
of
Thomas,
with
estimates
ranging
from
the
1st
to
3rd
centuries
CE.
Early
Greek
fragments
suggest
an
origin
before
200
CE,
while
the
complete
Coptic
text
from
Nag
Hammadi
dates
to

the
4th
century.
Linguistic
analysis
indicates
a
progression
from
Greek
to
Coptic,
hinting
at
a
composite
text
evolving
over
time.
Theological
studies
propose
that
some
sayings
may
reflect
pre-canonical
traditions,
though
others
show
Gnostic
influences.
Despite
these
debates,
the
Gospel
of
Thomas
remains
a
crucial
text
for
understanding
diverse
early
Christian
thought
and
the
evolution
of
Jesus’
teachings
in
different
contexts.

It’s . I need to add one more word. Maybe change “diverse early Christian thought” to “diverse early Christian thoughts” to make it . Alternatively, adjust a sentence to add a word without changing the meaning.
Alternatively, perhaps I can rephrase one part to add a word. Let me try:

Change “hinting at a composite text evolving over time” to “hinting at a composite text that evolved over time.”

So:

Scholars debate the dating of the Gospel of Thomas, with estimates ranging from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. Early Greek fragments suggest an origin before 200 CE, while the complete Coptic text from Nag Hammadi dates to the 4th century.