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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought [Paperback] Marvin W. Meyer; Elaine H. Pagels; James M. Robinson; Wolf-Peter Funk and Paul-Hubert Poirier Paperback - 2009
by Meyer, Marvin W.; Robinson, James M
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This up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the sacred Gnostic manuscripts features introductory essays, notes, tables, and more to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts that have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought.
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- Title The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought [Paperback] Marvin W. Meyer; Elaine H. Pagels; James M. Robinson; Wolf-Peter Funk and Paul-Hubert Poirier
- Author Meyer, Marvin W.; Robinson, James M
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Int Rep Re
- Condition New
- Pages 864
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher HarperOne, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Publication date 2009-02-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0061626007_used
- ISBN 9780061626005 / 0061626007
- Weight 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.7 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 4.32 cm)
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Academic
- Category Religion - Church History
- Library of Congress subjects Gnosticism
- Dewey Decimal Code 299.932
- Quantity available 1
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Reader reviews for The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought [Paperback] Marvin W. Meyer; Elaine H. Pagels; James M. Robinson; Wolf-Peter Funk and Paul-Hubert Poirier
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Readers describe this collection of early Christian and Gnostic texts as historically significant, eye-opening, and best suited for study rather than casual reading. Many praise it as an essential primary-source compendium that broadens understanding of early Christian diversity, though they note the material can be dense, fragmentary, and often bewildering. Opinions split sharply: some find the cosmologies and alternative gospels profound and liberating; others deem them convoluted, far-fetched, or theologically suspect. Presentation quality appears to vary by edition, with some lauding clean translations and others criticizing intrusive commentary, but most agree it’s a demanding, thought-provoking resource.
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This is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of fourth-century Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. This volume also includes introductory essays, notes, tables, glossary, index, etc. to help the reader understand the context and contemporary significance of these texts which have shed new light on early Christianity and ancient thought.
