These gospels are often named after the ones who are alleged to have better understood Jesus ’ true teachings, as is the case with the “Gospel of Thomas ” and the“ Gospel of Mary Magdalene. ”
در کل حدوداً ۳۰ دست‌نوشتهٔ باستانی شناخته شده است که به نام‌های گوناگون معروفند .‏