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Ancient Gnosticism - by Birger a Pearson (Paperback)
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- Even as public interest is attracted to this esoteric religion, Escholars have debated its origins, its relationship to Judaismand Christianity, and even whether one distinctive and separateGnostic "religion" ever existed.
- Author(s): Birger a Pearson
- 378 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Gnosticism
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* A brief and accessible introduction to GnosticismBook Synopsis
Even as public interest is attracted to this esoteric religion, Escholars have debated its origins, its relationship to Judaismand Christianity, and even whether one distinctive and separateGnostic "religion" ever existed. Birger Pearson's expert andaccessible introduction brings the reader into the debate.Directly addressing the nettling questions of origins anddefinition, Pearson situates the advent of Gnosticism within theGreco-Roman religious world and critically appraises the sources.With illustrations, maps, timeline, and bibliography, Pearson'svolume facilitates the pursuit of gnosis, at least historically, bygeneral readers, students and scholars alike.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 378
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Gnosticism
Publisher: Fortress Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Birger a Pearson
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2007
TCIN: 1005995285
UPC: 9780800632588
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-7209
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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