The Gnostic Scriptures (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
Release date:	October 2021
Editors:	Bentley Layton • David Brakke
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	760
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-20854-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > Gnosticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > Gnosticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology Promotions
LSN:	0-300-20854-5
Barcode:	9780300208542

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