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The Gnostic Scriptures (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) by Bentley Layton (editor), David Brakke (editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Gnostic Scriptures (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) about?

A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas “The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism.”—Harold Bloom This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth century CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas .

Who reads The Gnostic Scriptures (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Bentley Layton (editor), David Brakke (editor)
Publisher
Yale University Press
Published
2021
Language
EN
ISBN
9780300255577
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Religion, Christian

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