by Pheme Perkins (Author)
In this helpful survey Pheme Perkins addresses:
The origins of Gnosticism
The search for pre-Christian Gnosticism
Gnosticism and Judaism
Gnostic materials and the sayings of Jesus
Gnosis and the Pauline tradition
Redeemer myths and New Testament hymns
Gnostic understandings of Jesus as heavenly revealer
The place of women in gnostic sects
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.98 x 6.04 IN
Publication Date: December 01, 1993