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Available
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Publication
Element Books Ltd (1994), Edition: 1st, 128 pages
Description
Gnosis is Greek for knowledge, gnosticism offers a dramatic account of creation and has both similarities and significant differences from Christianity. In ancient times, Gnosticism rivalled Christianity in popularity, and now is finding an increasing following in the West. Its central beliefs is that the creation is not divine and that only the soul of man has any true goodness. This text explains the meaning of Gnosticism, giving details of its history and relationship with Christianity. Discussion is included on the Gnostics themselves and the main teachings of the faith, as well as the major schools of Gnostic thought and literature.
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LibraryThing member tuckerresearch
An above average overview of Gnosticism. A bit more scholarly than the other books in the series.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1994
ISBN
1852304014 / 9781852304010
Other editions
The Elements of Gnosticism by Stuart Holroyd (Paperback)