The Gnostic Scriptures
A New Translation with Annotations and Introductions
Published on 1. August 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-300-14013-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Bentley Layton's The Gnostic Scriptures is the one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism. No other translations are within light-years of Layton's in eloquence, pathos, and accuracy, while no other commentaries match his as an introduction to this perpetually relevant religious stance. Layton is particularly brilliant in his appreciation of Valentinus, the central Gnostic visionary, whose Gospel of Truth is marvelously served in this translation."-Harold Bloom, author of The Book of J and The Western CanonMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-14013-2 (9780300140132)
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