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A fresh approach to the Gnostic current of Late Antiquity within its historical and religious context, including a thorough discussion of the entire preserved Gnostic literature as found in Greek, Latin and Coptic. An essential resource for those researching the history of Late Antiquity and early Christianity.

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"...This is a trustworthy, nuanced guide to recent scholarship.... Recommended..." --S. Young, McHenry County College, CHOICE

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Preface; 1. Gnosis and Gnostic religion; 2. Gnostic literature I: tradition; 3. Gnostic literature II: texts; 4. Anti-Gnostic literature; 5. Gnosis: essence and expressions; 6. Backgrounds.

Gnostic Religion in Antiquity

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107514799, 978-1107514799
      ISBN10: 1107514797
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      Ancient history History of religion

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A fresh approach to the Gnostic current of Late Antiquity within its historical and religious context, including a thorough discussion of the entire preserved Gnostic literature as found in Greek, Latin and Coptic. An essential resource for those researching the history of Late Antiquity and early Christianity.

      Trade Review
      "...This is a trustworthy, nuanced guide to recent scholarship.... Recommended..." --S. Young, McHenry County College, CHOICE

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. Gnosis and Gnostic religion; 2. Gnostic literature I: tradition; 3. Gnostic literature II: texts; 4. Anti-Gnostic literature; 5. Gnosis: essence and expressions; 6. Backgrounds.

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