A History of Gnosticism by Giovanni Filoramo

A History of Gnosticism by Giovanni Filoramo

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The origins and history of Gnosticism, from its beginnings in the first two centuries AD. Filoramo describes the development of Gnostic beliefs and mystic philosophy, demonstrating the links between Gnosticism and heretical movements of early medieval Europe.

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A History of Gnosticism by Giovanni Filoramo

Gnosticism, considered a heresy among the early Christians and persisted for many centuries. Drawing upon the latest scholarship and a wide range of sources, including the writings of the Gnostics themselves, Giovanni Filoramo provides an introduction to this variation of early Christian dogma. He traces the origins and history of Gnosticism, from its beginning in the first two centuries AD, and the development of Gnostic beliefs and mystic philosophy. He aims to demonstrate the links between Gnosticism and heretical movements of early medieval Europe.
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ISBN 13 9780631187073
ISBN 10 0631187073
Title A History of Gnosticism
Author Giovanni Filoramo
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1992-10-08
Number of pages 288
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