by Joseph B. Lumpkin (Author)
This book contains the most powerful and sought after compilation of Gnostic texts available. Gnostic writings discovered in the areas of Nag Hammadi, Cairo, Oxyrynchus, and around the world have been placed in a single volume to allow the reader an appreciation of the theology and deep wisdom held in the Gnostic sect of the Christian faith. Included in this book is information on various Gnostic thoughts and beliefs, which will help the reader better navigate a Christian theology vastly different from modern day Christianity. Within the texts are notes, commentary, definitions, and theological and biblical references. This volume includes the following texts: The Gospel of Truth, The Gospel Of Thomas, The Gospel of Barnabas, The Gospel of Peter, The Apocryphon of John, The First Apocalypse of James, The Second Apocalypse of James, The Gospel of Philip, The Gospel of Judas, The Gospel Of Mary Magdalene, Eugnostos the Blessed, and The Sophia of Jesus Christ