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Book Synopsis: A collection of Gnostic texts spanning centuries, geographical locations, and cultural traditions—“a wonderful achievement” (Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels)
Gnosticism was a wide-ranging religious movement of the first millennium CE—with earlier antecedents and later flourishings—whose adherents sought salvation through knowledge and personal religious experience. Gnostic writings offer striking perspectives on both early Christian and non-Christian thought. For example, some gnostic texts suggest that god should be celebrated as both mother and father, and that self-knowledge is the supreme path to the divine. Only in the past fifty years has it become clear how far the gnostic influence spread in ancient and medieval religions—and what a marvelous body of scriptures it produced.
The selections gathered here in poetic, readable translation represent Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar expressions of gnostic spirituality. Their regions of origin include Egypt, the Greco-Roman world, the Middle East, Syria, Iraq, China, and France. Also included are introductions, notes, an extensive glossary, and a wealth of suggestions for further reading.
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Discover the hidden wisdom and profound teachings of the Gnostic Bible: Revised and Expanded Edition. Immerse yourself in a collection of ancient texts that offer a fresh and unique perspective on both early Christian and non-Christian thought. Uncover the secrets that generations have sought to access salvation through knowledge and personal religious experience.
With its wide-ranging religious movement of the first millennium CE, Gnosticism revolutionized spiritual understanding. This revised and expanded edition brings together diverse Gnostic writings from various cultures and traditions. Explore the fascinating notions that god can embody both maternal and paternal attributes and that self-knowledge is the ultimate path to divine enlightenment.
For the first time, readers can experience the profound insights of the Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar expressions of gnostic spirituality—all within a single book. Embark on a journey across centuries and geographical locations, from ancient Egypt and the Greco-Roman world to the Middle East, Syria, Iraq, China, and even France.
This poetic and readable translation is accompanied by comprehensive introductions, helpful notes, an extensive glossary, and a wealth of suggestions for further reading. Embrace the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rich spiritual traditions that have shaped human history. Uncover the hidden truths of the Gnostic Bible: Revised and Expanded Edition and embark on a transformative journey today!
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