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Ancient Gnosticism Traditions and Literature

Paperback • 2007 • English

Ancient Gnosticism Traditions and Literature

By Birger Albert Pearson

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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....Show more

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9780800632588

Publisher

Fortress Press

Published year

2007

Language

English

Original title

Ancient Gnosticism Traditions and Literature

Format

Paperback

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