| The Gnostic Scriptures Contributor(s): Layton, Bentley (Editor), Brakke, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0300208545 ISBN-13: 9780300208542 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Gnosticism - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (2.35 lbs) 760 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas "The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism."--Harold Bloom This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth century CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas. |