The Beliefnet Guide to Gnosticism and Other Vanished Christianities

by Richard Valantasis

Book Overview

This authoritative, fully accessible guide to early Christian movements sheds light on the hidden histories and intriguing mysteries that fueled the extraordinary success of books ranging from Dan... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385514557
• ISBN13: 9780385514552
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

a perfect introduction

This book simplifies a very complicated subject. I easily read it in one sitting, and I am a slow reader. This is an excellent introduction to gnosticism and early Christianities, and is a perfect example of what "introduction" means. It does not go into great detail, but this is the perfect book if you have not read anything about gnosticism. It covers quite a wide range of early religious groups, so you can pick the ones you might be really interested in. There are more in depth books out there, which take longer to read, but this should be your first venture into Gnosticism. there is a list of recommended readings that will point you in the right direction. I highly recommend "Lost Christianities" by Bart D. Erhman.