The text includes information about initiation rites into the mystery of this secret knowledge and practices of the elect”. The author provides a fresh interpretation and evaluation of Gnostic texts and their impact on early Christianity. The discovery of Gnostic texts in 1945, some probably from the second century, provide prime source material about Gnosticism as a system of
| Title | : | Gnosticism: Beliefs and Practices (Religious Beliefs & Practices) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.71 (124 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1902210077 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-4-4 |
| Language | : | English |
The text includes information about initiation rites into the mystery of this secret knowledge and practices of the elect”. The author provides a fresh interpretation and evaluation of Gnostic texts and their impact on early Christianity. The discovery of Gnostic texts in 1945, some probably from the second century, provide prime source material about Gnosticism as a system of gnosis” necessary for salvation, and about the origin, meaning and destiny of human life. As an alternative to orthodox” Christianity these texts shed light on the characters and events of the New Testament, and the reasons why the orthodox” community opposed Gnosticism so strongly and sought to repress its ideas. The questions which Gnosticism opens up have been debated throughout the ages and continue to b
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