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ISBN
0679724532
Book Title
Gnostic Gospels
Item Length
8 in
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year
1989
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Elaine Pagels
Genre
Religion
Topic
Spirituality, Reference, Gnosticism, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament, Christianity / Literature & the Arts
Item Width
5.1 in
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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A provocative study of the gnostic gospels and the world of early Christianity as revealed through the Nag Hammadi texts.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679724532
ISBN-13
9780679724537
eBay Product ID (ePID)
605315

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Book Title
Gnostic Gospels
Author
Elaine Pagels
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Spirituality, Reference, Gnosticism, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament, Christianity / Literature & the Arts
Publication Year
1989
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Item Length
8 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Item Weight
7.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Bt1390.P3 1981
Reviews
"The first major and eminently readable book on gnosticism benefiting from the discovery in 1945 of a collection of Gnostic Christian texts at Nag Hammadi in Egypt." --The New York Times Book Review
Table of Content
Introduction 1. The Controversy over Christ's Resurrection: Historical Event or Symbol? 2. "One God, One Bishop": The Politics of Monotheism 3. God the Father/God the Mother 4. The Passion of Christ and the Persecution of Christians 5. Whose Church Is the "True Church"? 6. Gnosis: Self-Knowledge as Knowledge of God Conclusion
Copyright Date
1979
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
89-040159
Dewey Decimal
299/.932
Dewey Edition
19

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  • by glassharmonica
    Jan 20, 2016Top favorable review

    Alternative Thinking

    By presenting and discussing what books were not selected into the canon that is in the Bible as we know it today the book offers alternate, and additive, views of the historic Jesus and early Christianity. Not presuming itself a last word, it is rather an introduction to those "discarded" gospels (the Nag Hammadi Scriptures found in Egypt) and compels one's further reading of topics covered (Gospel of Thomas, of Phillip, etc.). Citations are given. Factual information is well-founded. Dates provide clear time perspective. Requires some knowledge of classical Roman history, scripture and church history--and receptiveness to new ideas.

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  • by zippo9211989
    Jul 16, 2010

    Just as much history of the gospels as inturpretations

    Much of this book is based on th history of th gospels and arguments between early gnostic leaders like Valentinus and th bishop Ireneus. But within these arguments are examples of gnostic teachings and commentary on the interpretations of them. In other words, it explains the gospels through dialog and history as opposed to a direct translation of the gospels with commentary afterwards to simplify and interpret their meaning. For a better note: The history is very intersting and she is very unbiased towards the opposing Orthodox Catholic teachings and their attacks on the gnostic gospels. She presents commentary, evidence towards the validity of both arguments, and leaves the reader to decide which standpoint they themselves will choose based on valid points from both parties. It is very ...

  • by luluboat
    Dec 10, 2010

    Learning the Truth?!.

    Finally with books like the Gnostic Gospels the public and believers alike can for the first time learn how a faith came into being. Its to bad that the churches have not lead the effort to lift the fog of history so the world could finally understand the how and why of this faith. As an author to two different histories dealing with New York State's Finger Lakes I bow to how Elaine Pagel has made know in simple words the beginning of the Christian Faith.

  • by 6imeirGeRiS@Deleted
    Jul 05, 2007

    To the point,,though not alot of gnostic bible quotes

    I was interested in learning about gnostic beliefs. She was interesting to read though not so simple that it was an easy read. I had several quotes regarding her books in a fiction I was reading by james rollins "map of bones" which was a wonderful book. He used her as a source so I thought good enough for him, good enough for me to start. Would be interested in the gospel by mary, haven't read my other pagels book about peter (I believe) and can't seem to lacate it which is a gripe, since it has the gospel according to him in it. Overall intelligent, and lucid.

  • by russcosales
    Sep 03, 2008

    Know the Gnostics

    This educated and informed treatment of such a sensitive issue is masterfully done. The manner in which Ms. Pagels introduces evidence which runs contrary to traditional Christian beliefs is skillful and gentle. The author makes no attempt to vilify anyone's religious convictions, nor does she presume to de-proselytize the reader. The text is written on a college level; expect complex sentence structuring and frequent points of reference. The book is a must for those who seek to be better informed about the turmoil within the early church and the eventual evolution of modern Christianity.

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