Onze boeken

The Gnostic Gospels

Categorie	Algemeen Astrologie & Spiritualiteit
Boeknummer	#350291-XA35
Titel	The Gnostic Gospels
Auteur	Pagels, Elaine
Boektype	Pocket
Uitgeverij	New York : Vintage Books
Jaar van uitgave	1981
ISBN10	0394740432
ISBN13	9780394740430
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Pocket book, small 8vo.
Samenvatting	The Gnostic Gospels provides engaging listening for those seeking a broader perspective on the early development of Christianity. Author and noted scholar Elaine Pagels suggests that Christianity could have developed quite differently if Gnostic texts had become part of the Christian canon. Without a doubt: Gnosticism celebrates God as both Mother and Father, shows a very human Jesus's relationship to Mary Magdalene, suggests the Resurrection is better understood symbolically, and speaks to self-knowledge as the route to union with God. Pagels argues that Christian orthodoxy grew out of the political considerations of the day, serving to legitimize and consolidate early church leadership. Her contrast of that developing orthodoxy with Gnostic teachings presents an intriguing trajectory on ... (Lees verder)a world faith as it ''might have become.''
Pagina's	214
Conditie	Goed — Name on verso front cover.
Prijs	€ 8,00

Onze gebruikte boeken verkeren in goede tweedehands staat, tenzij hierboven anders beschreven. Kleine onvolkomenheden zijn niet altijd vermeld.