Dismas

Gospel of Nicodemus, 10, the Good Thief is called Dismas (his traditional name), and the Bad Thief Gestas (or Gistas).

The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1774-1824 1954

A large portion of the cross of the good thief (traditionally known as Dismas) is preserved at Rome in the altar of the Chapel of the Relics at Santa Croce in

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

For he was set with malefactors, but the one of them was converted, which was called Dismas, like as it said in the gospel of Nicodemus.

The Golden Legend, vol. 1 1230-1298 1900

Wherein we learn for ourselves, and for others cared for or uncared for, that there is no such thing as "too late," no such thing as "never": Jesus enfolds who is called Dismas "the good thief."

National Catholic Reporter 2009

Wherein we learn for ourselves, and for others cared for or uncared for, that there is no such thing as "too late," no such thing as "never": Jesus enfolds who is called Dismas "the good thief."

National Catholic Reporter 2009

I'm a big fan of John Lescroart's Dismas Hardy mysteries set in San Francisco and I smile each time he puts his characters in Lou the Greek's fictional restaurant for lunch.

Mary Rose: Melting Pot Musings Mary Rose 2011

Usually Abe Glitsky, Dismas' best friend and the San Francisco Chief of Police, is also involved.

Jackie K. Cooper: Damage: John Lescroart Once Again Covers the Streets of San Francisco Jackie K. Cooper 2011

In Lescroart's new novel Damage, Abe is front and center while Dismas is reduced to a cameo appearance.

Jackie K. Cooper: Damage: John Lescroart Once Again Covers the Streets of San Francisco Jackie K. Cooper 2011

I also liked the biblical reference of the Good Thief (also known as Saint Dismas), who was one of the men crucified with Jesus Christ on Golgotha.

Hannah Tinti discusses her first novel, The Good Thief 2010

I'm a big fan of John Lescroart's Dismas Hardy mysteries set in San Francisco and I smile each time he puts his characters in Lou the Greek's fictional restaurant for lunch.

Mary Rose: Melting Pot Musings Mary Rose 2011