Jacques Lacarriere
The Gnostics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872862432
- author:
- Jacques Lacarriere
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- City Lights
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Gnostics By Jacques Lacarriere This inquiry into Gnosticism examines the character, history, and beliefs of a brave and vigorous spiritual quest that originated in the ancient Near East. A distinctive approach to understanding this complex and often misunderstood movement, the book is written as much as it is read. Lacarriere's work offers a convincing reconstruction of the way the Gnostics lived and thought, drawing on impeccable documentation to bring their story to life. With its unique blend of scholarship and literary style, this book provides a compelling exploration of a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of spiritual history.
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