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Ancient Gnosticism - by Birger a Pearson (Paperback)

Name: Ancient Gnosticism - by Birger a Pearson (Paperback)
Brand: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
SKU: 1012967260
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Even as public interest is attracted to this esoteric religion, Escholars have debated its origins, its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, and even whether one distinctive and separate Gnostic "religion" ever existed.
Author(s): Birger a Pearson
378 Pages
Religion, Gnosticism

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* A brief and accessible introduction to Gnosticism

Book Synopsis

Even as public interest is attracted to this esoteric religion, Escholars have debated its origins, its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, and even whether one distinctive and separate Gnostic "religion" ever existed. Birger Pearson's expert and accessible introduction brings the reader into the debate. Directly addressing the nettling questions of origins and definition, Pearson situates the advent of Gnosticism within the Greco-Roman religious world and critically appraises the sources. With illustrations, maps, timeline, and bibliography, Pearson's volume facilitates the pursuit of gnosis, at least historically, by general readers, students and scholars alike.

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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

Sub-Genre: Gnosticism

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Birger a Pearson

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 2007

TCIN: 1012967260

UPC: 9780800632588

Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-6511

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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