Brakke, David
Gnostics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674066038
- author:
- Brakke, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Religious History, Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity by David Brakke This book offers a fresh perspective on the ancient Christian movement known as Gnosticism. By re-examining recent scholarly debates, David Brakke argues that the concept of Gnosticism is flawed and must be reformed. He shows how Gnostic myth and ritual addressed fundamental human concerns about alienation and meaning, offering a message of salvation in Jesus and providing a way for people to regain knowledge of God. Brakke challenges traditional views of the Gnostics as heretics or losers in the fight to define Christianity. Instead, he argues that they participated in an ongoing reinvention of Christianity, with other Christians adapting and transforming their ideas. This book provides an accessible introduction to the Gnostics and their fellow early Christians, while also challenging scholars to think in new ways. By exploring the diversity of early Christian thought, Brakke sheds light on a pivotal moment in the development of Christianity. With its clear and engaging writing style, this book is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of early Christian history.
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