Ancient Gnosticism: traditions and literature

What is Gnosticism? -- Heresiological reports on early Gnostic teachers and systems -- Sethian or Classic Gnosticism -- Gnostic biblical interpretation: the Gnostic Genesis -- Basilides and Basilidian Gnosis -- Valentinus and Valentinian Gnosis -- Three-principle systems -- Coptic Gnostic writings o...

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Main Author: Pearson, Birger A. 1934- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Minneapolis, Minn. Fortress Press c 2007
In:Year: 2007
Reviews:Alessandria d'Egitto e i gruppi "gnostici" (2012) (Tripaldi, Daniele, 1980 -)
Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature. By Birger A. Pearson (2008) (Edwards, Mark, 1962 -)
[Rezension von: PEARSON, BIRGER A., Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature] (2008) (Turner, John D.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gnosis
Further subjects:B Gnosticism
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Summary:What is Gnosticism? -- Heresiological reports on early Gnostic teachers and systems -- Sethian or Classic Gnosticism -- Gnostic biblical interpretation: the Gnostic Genesis -- Basilides and Basilidian Gnosis -- Valentinus and Valentinian Gnosis -- Three-principle systems -- Coptic Gnostic writings of uncertain affiliation -- Thomas Christianity -- Hermes Trismegistus and Hermetic Gnosis -- Mani and Manichaeism -- The Mandaeans: a surviving relic of ancient Gnosis -- The persistence of Gnosticism
Item Description:Includes index
ISBN:0800632583