Aiming to clear away the mystery and misinformation which has resulted in a distorted understanding of its real significance, this book explores the subject of Gnosticism, a word which derives from... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1862041466
ISBN13:9781862041462
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Element Books
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.0" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
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I Love Gnosticism
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I will love this book and its content for so long as I am on earth: of course until something dramatic to the contrary emerges. The book is a good intorduction into Gnosticism. It gives you the various interpretations of Genesis within the Gnosticism approach: there are two different and opposing Gods in the universe. Gnosticism gives me answers to questions that I have always pondered on: why does "God" (the God of wind/storm) behave so cruelly sometimes (especially in the Old Testament), may be even today. It provides various Gnostic schools of thought . Very simple and illuminating. Although it does not dwell deeply into the subjects, it does provide you with a good basic understanding of Gnosticism. Read together with "The Nag Hammadi Library in English" (the bible for the Gnostics), it will really blow your mind. Of course, it is not for orthodox conventional Christians, yet they may benefit from it, if they are willing of course!
Excellent historical overview by a fine author.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
A concise historical overview of an oft surpressed current of Western thought with which not many today are familiar. The writing is engaging and thoughtfully organized. My only reservation is that the work's brevity may necessarily make some of Holroyd's associations seem slightly glib. However; viewed as a springboard to the topic, the book is superb. I highly recommend it to those with an interest in comparitive religion or history, or to anyone who delights in exploring ideas that have been deemed at times to dangerous for print.
The best introduction to Gnosticism available!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
The best introduction to Gnosticism available! I read it in one day! Why was Gnosticism crushed by the Catholic Church? Why do many experts believe it will soon return as never before? Fundamentalist Christians - read this book and weep!
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