GNOSTICISM and the NEW TESTAMENT

by Pheme Perkins

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800628012
• ISBN13: 9780800628017
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"