The Elements of Gnosticism by Stuart Holroyd

The Elements of Gnosticism by Stuart Holroyd

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This text explains the meaning of Gnosticism, giving details of its history and relationship with Christianity. Discussion is included on the Gnostics themselves and the main teachings of the faith, as well as the major schools of Gnostic thought and literature.

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The Elements of Gnosticism by Stuart Holroyd

Gnosis is Greek for knowledge, gnosticism offers a dramatic account of creation and has both similarities and significant differences from Christianity. In ancient times, Gnosticism rivalled Christianity in popularity, and now is finding an increasing following in the West. Its central beliefs is that the creation is not divine and that only the soul of man has any true goodness. This text explains the meaning of Gnosticism, giving details of its history and relationship with Christianity. Discussion is included on the Gnostics themselves and the main teachings of the faith, as well as the major schools of Gnostic thought and literature.
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ISBN 13 9781862041462
ISBN 10 1862041466
Titre The Elements of Gnosticism
Auteur Stuart Holroyd
Série Elements Of
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur HarperCollins Publishers
Année de publication 1997-10-02
Nombre de pages 128
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