The Gnostic scriptures /

The Gnostic scriptures /

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Edition:Second edition.
Imprint:New Haven : Yale University Press [2021]
©2021
Description:xlvii, 712 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
Anchor Yale Bible reference library.
Subject:
Gnosticism.
Gnosticism.
Format: Map Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13256409
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Other authors / contributors:Layton, Bentley, translator.
Brakke, David, editor.
ISBN:9780300208542
0300208545
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Translated from the Coptic.
committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Summary:"A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas." -- Publisher website.
"This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth century CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas"--

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