The Nag Hammadi Scriptures - Marvin W. Meyer & James M. Robinson

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures

ByMarvin W. Meyer & James M. Robinson

  • Release Date: 2010-09-14
  • Genre: Religion & Spirituality
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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of 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 the complex history of early Christianity and ancient Gnostic thought. The landmark compilation of ancient manuscripts that constitute The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is a discovery that challenges everything we thought we knew about the early Christian church, ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman religions.

This essential scholarly edition offers a direct encounter with foundational Gnostic gospels and sacred texts:
The Gnostic Gospels: Read the complete texts of the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas in a single, accessible volume.Complete Nag Hammadi Library: Explore the most complete, up-to-date English edition of the entire renowned library of manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945.Scholarly and Accessible: Navigate these ancient writings with the help of comprehensive introductory essays, notes, a full glossary of terms, and a complete index.A New Look at Early Christianity: Discover ancient texts that challenge long-held beliefs about the early Christian church, ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman religions.

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  • Great historical book

    5
    By kfuller01
    I love the gnostic scriptures. There is a bit of history here and its definitely a good addition to a spiritual library.

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