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Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature
Contributor(s): Pearson, Birger a. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0800632583     ISBN-13: 9780800632588
Publisher: Fortress Press
OUR PRICE: $37.05  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: June 2007
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Annotation: Even as public interest is attracted to this esoteric religion, Escholars have debated its origins, its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, and even whether one distinctive and separate Gnostic "religion" ever existed. Birger Pearson's expert and accessible introduction brings the reader into the debate. Directly addressing the nettling questions of origins and definition, Pearson situates the advent of Gnosticism within the Greco-Roman religious world and critically appraises the sources. With illustrations, maps, timeline, and bibliography, Pearson's volume facilitates the pursuit of gnosis, at least historically, by general readers, students and scholars alike.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Gnosticism
- Religion | Christianity - History
Dewey: 299.932
LCCN: 2006101605
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.10 lbs) 378 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Theometrics - Academic
- Theometrics - Mainline
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
 
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