Christian gnosis: Christian religious philosophy in its historical development

Baur's introduction: The topic of this investigation and how it has been treated: Massuet, Mosheim, Neader -- Part 1. The concept and origin of gnosis, the division of gnosis as its various principal forms, and their general determination. The concept of gnosis -- The origins of gnosis -- Class...

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Main Author: Baur, Ferdinand Christian 1792-1860 (Author)
Contributors: Hodgson, Peter Crafts 1934- (Editor) ; Brown, Robert F. 1941- (Translator)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Eugene, Oregon Cascade Books [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gnosis / Religious philosophy
Further subjects:B Gnosticism History
B History
B Gnosticism
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Summary:Baur's introduction: The topic of this investigation and how it has been treated: Massuet, Mosheim, Neader -- Part 1. The concept and origin of gnosis, the division of gnosis as its various principal forms, and their general determination. The concept of gnosis -- The origins of gnosis -- Classification of the gnostic systems -- Part 2. The various principal forms of gnosis. The form of gnosis linking Christianity glosely to Judaism and paganism -- The form of gnosis separating Christianity from Judaism and paganism: the system of Marcion -- The form of gnosis identifying Christianity and Judaism, and setting forth both of them in opposition to paganism: the Pseudo-Clementine system -- Part 3. The conflict of gnosis with Neoplatonism and with the teaching of the church: the further development of gnosis in virtue of this conflict. The polemic of the Neoplatonists against the gnostics -- The polemic against gnosis by the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Clement of Alexandria -- Part 4. Ancient gnosis and more recent religious philosophy. The transition from ancient gnosis to the more recent religious philosophy -- The more recent religious philosophy.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:1532677405