Broek, Roelof Van Den

Gnostic Religion in Antiquity

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ISBN 13:: 9781107514799
author:: Broek, Roelof Van Den
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 266
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Religion, General,
Condition:: New
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Gnostic Religion in Antiquity by Roelof van den Broek explores the complex and often misunderstood world of Gnosticism during Late Antiquity. This book delves into the historical and religious context of Gnosticism, examining its influence on early Christianity and its unique interpretations of Christian faith. Through a close analysis of preserved gnostic literature in Greek, Latin, and Coptic, van den Broek sheds light on the various ways Gnostics understood salvation and their relationship with God. This study will be of interest to scholars and researchers seeking to understand the development of early Christianity and the diverse spiritual traditions of Late Antiquity. By examining the gnostic current within its historical context, van den Broek offers a nuanced understanding of this enigmatic religious movement.

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