Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library
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Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library by Marvin Meyer
The Meaning of the Nag Hammadi, now in paperback opens the with the thrilling adventure story of the discovery of the ancient Papyrii at Nag Hammadi. Muhammad Ali, the fellahin, discovered the sealed jar, he feared that it might contain a jinni, or spirit, but also had heard of hidden treasures in such jars. Greed overcame his fears and when he smashed open the jar, gold seemed to float into the air. To his disappointment, it was papyrus fragmenst, not gold, but for scholars around the world, it was invaluable. Meyer then discusses the pre-Christian forms of wisdom that went onto influence what Christians believe today. In addition, some Nag Hammadi texts are attributed to Valentinus, a man who almost became Pope, and whose rejection changed the church in significant ways. Text by text, Meyer traces the history and impact of this great find on the Church, right up to our current beliefs and popular cultural fascination with this officially suppressed secret knowledge about Jesus and his followers.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780232526721 |
| ISBN 10 | 0232526729 |
| Title | Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library |
| Author | Marvin Meyer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-04-24 |
| Number of pages | 245 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |