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Articles on Gnostic Gospels, Including: Gospel of Thomas, Nag Hammadi Library, Secret Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Philip, Gospel of Mary, Gospel of Judas, Unknown Berlin Gospel, Gospel of Mani, Gospel of Marcion, Gospel of Truth