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Gnosticism and the New Testament

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The gnostic writings found at Nag Hammadi have stimulated much controversy about the relationship between early Christians and the diverse religious movement of the first three centuries. Perkins fills the New Testament student's need for a guide to recent developments in scholarship with a helpful survey that addresses the origins of Gnosticism, its relationship to Judaism, Redeemer myths and New Testament hymns, and other relevant topics.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Release: December 01, 1993

ISBN: 0800628012

ISBN 13: 9780800628017

Gnosticism and the New Testament

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The gnostic writings found at Nag Hammadi have stimulated much controversy about the relationship between early Christians and the diverse religious movement of the first three centuries. Perkins fills the New Testament student's need for a guide to recent developments in scholarship with a helpful survey that addresses the origins of Gnosticism, its relationship to Judaism, Redeemer myths and New Testament hymns, and other relevant topics.

Language: English

Pages: 272

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Release: December 01, 1993

ISBN: 0800628012

ISBN 13: 9780800628017

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