Doubting Thomas
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Doubting Thomas is a term that is used to describe someone who refuses to believe something without direct, personal evidence; a skeptic.
Origin
The term is based on the Biblical account of Thomas the Apostle, who doubted the resurrection of Jesus and demanded to feel Jesus' wounds before being convinced (). After seeing Jesus alive and receiving the opportunity to touch his wounds — according to the author of the Gospel of John — Thomas professed his faith in Jesus; on this account he is also called Thomas the Believer.See also
- Thomas (Apostle)
- Thomas and John
- Gospel of John
- Bible
- Christianity
- Doubt
- Paella
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