Revelation of the Magi: The Lost Tale of the Wise Men's Journey to Bethlehem - Rilegato

Landau, Brent

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ISBN 10: 0061947032 ISBN 13: 9780061947032

Casa editrice: Harperone, 2010

Riassunto

A first English-language translation of an ancient manuscript discovered in the Vatican Library recounts the Christmas story from the viewpoints of the three Eastern kings, describing the Magi's ritualized pre-Christianity beliefs as well as key insights about their Shir homeland. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

Of the many recently discovered earliest Christian documents, Revelation of the Magi is by far the most fascinating. Landau's presentation bright and sharp as a gemstone emphasizes the unique challenge and radical depth of this ancient text's theology. --John Dominic Crossan, author of Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography and The Greatest Prayer

The fascinating story of the Wise Men from the East who came to see baby Jesus is presented, for the first time in English, in a remarkable new version based on an ancient Syriac text, and the result is a tale that is astonishing, delightful, and theologically sophisticated. --Marvin Meyer, author of Gospels of Mary

This lovely text, skillfully translated and accompanied by expert commentary shows that early Christians approached the Christmas story with refreshing creativity. Landau is to be congratulated for bringing this important and unexpectedly influential work to light. --Jennifer Knust, author of Unprotected Texts

L'autore:

Brent Landau received his Th.D. from Harvard University Divinity School and currently teaches in the Religious Studies Department at the University of Oklahoma.

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• Editore: Harperone
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061947032
• ISBN 13: 9780061947032
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 157