Simon Magus: The First Gnostic? by Stephen Haar

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This latest comprehensive work on Simon Magus lends new impetus to the investigation of Early Christianity and questions surrounding the origin and nature of Gnosticism. and (3), the inclusion of social science explanation models and modern estimations of "identity", in a creative approach to questions surrounding the phenomenon of Simon.

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Simon Magus: The First Gnostic? by Stephen Haar

This latest comprehensive work on Simon Magus lends new impetus to the investigation of Early Christianity and questions surrounding the origin and nature of Gnosticism. and (3), the inclusion of social science explanation models and modern estimations of "identity", in a creative approach to questions surrounding the phenomenon of Simon.
"Haars sorgfaltige Analysen der einschlagigen Texte und die Diskussion moderner Forschungsbegriffe machen das Buch zu einem wertvollen Beitrag [..]."Jurgen Zangenberg in: Theologische Literaturzeitung 12/2005

Dr. Stephen Haar is senior pastor of Glynde Lutheran Church, Adelaide, South Australia. This book is a revision of his Ph.D. dissertation under the supervision of Professor Michael Lattke, Department of Studies in Religion, University of Queensland, Brisbane/Australia.

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ISBN 13 9783110176896
ISBN 10 3110176890
Title Simon Magus: The First Gnostic?
Author Stephen Haar
Series Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Fur Die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher De Gruyter
Year published 2003-04-16
Number of pages 408
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.