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This book investigates the problem of esoteric traditions in early Christianity, their origin and their transformation in Patristic hermeneutics, in the West as well as in the East. It argues that these traditions eventually formed the basis of nascent Christian mysticism in Late Antiquity. This publication is a revised edition of the original hardback publication, please click here for details.

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'Hidden Wisdom is an important interpretation of the changing attitudes toward esotericism that were a significant aspect of the early development of Christianity...wealth of new insights.' Bernard McGinn, History of Religion, 1999. '…the book contains much valuable, intriguing material.' Jorunn J. Buckley, Journal of the American Academy of Religion. 'Stroumsa's book will prove important to anyone interested in esotericism, mysticism, and the Jewish origins of early Christianity. Recommended for all libraries.' Laurence H. Kant, Religious Studies Review, 2001. '…imposante et suggestive documentation…' Jérôme Rousse-Lacordaire, Compres Rendus.

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      Publisher: Brill
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/05/2005
      ISBN13: 9789004136359, 978-9004136359
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      Book Synopsis
      This book investigates the problem of esoteric traditions in early Christianity, their origin and their transformation in Patristic hermeneutics, in the West as well as in the East. It argues that these traditions eventually formed the basis of nascent Christian mysticism in Late Antiquity. This publication is a revised edition of the original hardback publication, please click here for details.

      Trade Review
      'Hidden Wisdom is an important interpretation of the changing attitudes toward esotericism that were a significant aspect of the early development of Christianity...wealth of new insights.' Bernard McGinn, History of Religion, 1999. '…the book contains much valuable, intriguing material.' Jorunn J. Buckley, Journal of the American Academy of Religion. 'Stroumsa's book will prove important to anyone interested in esotericism, mysticism, and the Jewish origins of early Christianity. Recommended for all libraries.' Laurence H. Kant, Religious Studies Review, 2001. '…imposante et suggestive documentation…' Jérôme Rousse-Lacordaire, Compres Rendus.

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