A Dictionary of Gnosticism

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A Dictionary of Gnosticism

Author	: Andrew Phillip Smith
Publisher	: Quest Books
Release Date	: 17 March 2014
ISBN	: 9780835630979
Pages	: 296
File Size	: 35,5 Mb
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A Dictionary of Gnosticism is a scholarly yet accessible guide that covers the people, mythology, movements, scripture, and technical terms related to this pre-Christian Western religion. It contains nearly 1700 entries, from Aachiaram, an angel in the 'Secret Book of John to Zostrianos', a third-century Gnostic text, and is a reliable reference for the Nag Hammadi library and other Gnostic texts. An introduction explains who the Gnostics were and provides a whirlwind tour through the history of this captivating movement.

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The Secret History of the Gnostics

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The Secret History of the Gnostics offers long-awaited illumination on the mystical movement that teaches 'gnosis' - knowledge of God as opposed to unquestioning faith. Acclaimed author Andrew Phillip Smith delves into the myths and practices of this ancient movement, exploring its popularity during 2nd century AD, its subsequent decline

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A Dictionary of the Jewish Christian Dialogue

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"This is an invaluable aid in helping readers become better acquainted with key issues involved in the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. It brings together significant discussions of major theological and religious topics that are an integral part of the faith dialogue between Jews and Christians." "Each topic is treated

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A Dictionary of Christian Biography Literature Sects and Doctrines

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A Dictionary of Christian Biography Literature Sects and Doctrines written by famous author William Smith book pdf is ready to download and read online directly from your device. The book was released by Unknown in 1880 with total hardcover pages 296. A Dictionary of Christian Biography Literature Sects and Doctrines William Smith

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John the Baptist and the Last Gnostics

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Are there still Gnostics and can their roots be chased back to John the Baptist? Among the casualties of the western intervention in Iraq and the recent activities of ISIS are the Mandeans of Southern Iraq. These peace-loving people are now fleeing to the west . They are the last Gnostics,

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John the Baptist and the Last Gnostics

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Gnostic Writings on the Soul

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Explores two ancient Gnostic texts that hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveals inspiring ways the soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. Original.

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What is Gnosticism

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A study of gnosticism examines the various ways early Christians strove to define themselves in a pluralistic Roman society, while questioning the traditional ideas of heresy and orthodoxy that have previously influenced historians.

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