Barnstone, Willis
The Gnostic Bible: Revised Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590306314
- author:
- Barnstone, Willis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 896
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 5.3 cm
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gnostic Bible Revised and Expanded Edition by Willis Barnstone and Marvin Meyer is a comprehensive collection of Gnostic texts from diverse cultural traditions. Spanning centuries and geographical locations, these writings offer striking perspectives on early Christian and non-Christian thought. Gnosticism was a wide-ranging religious movement that sought salvation through knowledge and personal experience. The selections gathered in this book represent Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar expressions of Gnostic spirituality, showcasing the diversity of gnostic thought. With introductions, notes, an extensive glossary, and suggestions for further reading, this volume provides a wealth of information on this fascinating subject. This revised edition builds upon the original work, offering a richer understanding of Gnosticism's influence on ancient and medieval religions.
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