Some scholars such as Edward Arnal contend that the Gospel of Thomas continues to remain useful for understanding how the teachings of Jesus were transmitted among early Christians, and sheds light on the development of early Christianity.
一些学者，如爱德华·阿尔纳尔（Edward Arnal）认为，托马斯福音对于理解耶稣的教导如何在早期基督徒中传播是有用的，并且它能揭示早期基督教的发展。