Secret History of the Gnostics (Paperback)

Andrew Philip Smith

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Watkins Media Limited, London, 2015

1780288212 / 9781780288215

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Paperback. Learn more about the myths, practices, history, and recent resurgence of Gnosticism as a Gnostic scholar seeks to answer why this Christian mystical movement has inspired the likes of Dan Brown and Philip PullmanThe Secret History of the Gnostics offers long-awaited illumination on the mystical movement that teaches gnosisknowledge of God as opposed to unquestioning faith. Acclaimed author Andrew Phillip Smith delves into the myths and practices of this ancient movement, exploring its popularity during 2nd century AD, its subsequent decline under the weight of orthodoxy in the Church, and its present-day resurgence.Gnosticism has travelled a fascinating pathfrom the Manichaeans in Modern Persia between the 3rd and 7th centuries AD, to the triumphs and tragedies of the Cathars in Southern Europe between the 12th and 14th centuries, to, finally, todays Mandaeans in Iraq. However, as the author points out, the revival of Gnosticism extends further than these narrow sects, offering inspiration to a legion of literary figures, including Dan Brown and Philip Pullman. Gnosticisms emphasis on personal over organized religionin keeping with the doctrine of the early Christian era during which it thrivedhas found particular resonance with todays multicultural world.In addition to discussing the Gnostic gospels and the sects practical beliefs and customers, The Secret History of the Gnostics is also, in effect, a manifesto, an appeal to those inspired by or drawn to the Gnostic faith not to forget its origins. A Christian movement extinguished early in the history of the Church, the Gnostics still exert a powerful grip on our imaginations. Who were - and are - they, and why do their beliefs so inspire blockbuster writers such as Dan Brown and Philip Pullman? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Titolo
Secret History of the Gnostics (Paperback)
Autore
Andrew Philip Smith
Editore
Watkins Media Limited, London
Anno di pubblicazione
2015
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1780288212
ISBN 13
9781780288215

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