
The Gnostic Gospels
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In 1945, several gospels, hidden since the first century, were found in the Egyptian Desert at Nag Hammadi. This discovery caused a sensation as the scrolls revealed the mysteries of the Gnostics-a movement which emerged during the formative period of Christianity. 'Gnosis', from the Greek, broadly meaning 'hidden spiritual knowledge', was associated with renouncing the material world, and focusing on attaining the life of the Holy Spirit. Many Christian sects are derived from the esoteric knowledge of Gnosticism.
The gospels selected here by Alan Jacobs reveal intimate conversations between Jesus and his Disciples. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene sheds new light on his relationship with his favorite follower, while the Gospel of Thomas consists of mini-parables of deep inward and symbolic meaning-many of which are not found in the New Testament. The wisdom in this inspiring collection of texts is wholly relevant to our lives today, addressing the questions of good and evil, sin and suffering, and the path to salvation.
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The Reverend Doctor Vrej Nersessian is the curator of the Christian Middle East section at the British Library. He is a senior priest at the Armenian Apostolic Church, holds a doctorate in Theology from Kings College London and is a world authority on Christian Middle East as well as an author of a number of significant works.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Contents
- Foreword
- Biographies
- Introduction
- The Fable of the Pearl
- The Gospel of Thomas
- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
- Melchizedek
- The Gospel of Philip
- Poimandres
- The Apocalypse of the Great Power
- The Sophia of Jesus Christ
- Human Suffering
- The Gospel of Truth
- The Greatest Human Evil is Forgetfulness of God
- The Secret Book According to St John I, II & III
- Thunder
- The Gospel of Judas
- Copyright
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