The Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity
David Brakke
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Paperback. This book offers an illuminating discussion of recent scholarly debates over the concept of 'Gnosticism' and the nature of early Christian diversity. Num Pages: 164 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRC; HRKP; HRQC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218.
Who were the Gnostics? And how did the Gnostic movement influence the development of Christianity in antiquity? Is it true that the Church rejected Gnosticism? This book offers an illuminating discussion of recent scholarly debates over the concept of “Gnosticism” and the nature of early Christian diversity. Acknowledging that the category “Gnosticism” is flawed and must be reformed, David Brakke argues for a more careful approach to gathering evidence for the ancient Christian movement known as the Gnostic school of thought. He shows how Gnostic myth and ritual addressed basic human concerns about alienation and meaning, offered a message of ... Read more
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Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
164
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674066038
SKU
V9780674066038
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About David Brakke
David Brakke is Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and Professor of History, Ohio State University.
Reviews for The Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity
Not since Elaine Pagels's ground-breaking and best-selling The Gnostic Gospels (1979) has there been a work that communicates so clearly the content and significance of the "Gnostics" for our understanding of early Christian history. The public and the academy need The Gnostics.
Denise Buell, Williams College A model for how to engage in careful social historical reconstruction.
Stephen ... Read more
Denise Buell, Williams College A model for how to engage in careful social historical reconstruction.
Stephen ... Read more