The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume Marvin W. Meyer (Author),
James M. Robinson (Author)
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This is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of fourth-century Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. This volume also includes introductory essays, notes, tables, glossary, index, etc. to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts which have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought.
- Rank: #1555 in Books
- Published on: 2009-05-26
- Released on: 2009-05-26
- Original language:
English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x
1.50" w x
5.98" l,
1.90 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 864 pages
Description #1 by Magazines.com:
This is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of fourth-century Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. This volume also includes introductory essays, notes, tables, glossary, index, etc. to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts which have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought.
Description #2 by LangtonInfo.com:
A translated and annotated collection of the Gnostic writings includes such gospels as those of Thomas, Mary, and Judas, in a volume that is complemented by introductory essays, a glossary, and an index on the contemporary relevance of the Gnostic texts. Reprint. 20000 first printing.
Description #3 by eBay:
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume EAN: 978-0061626005 ISBN 10: 0-061626007 REF: GDN-0061626007 Title: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume Author: Marvin Meyer Publisher: HarperOne Published: 15 November, 2008 Media (Binding): Paperback Language: English Dimensions (Aprox): 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.70 Inches
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