The Gnostic Scriptures
David Brakke
(Editor)
Description
"The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism."--Harold Bloom
This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth century CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas.
Product Details
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Publish Date | July 06, 2021 |
| Pages | 760 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780300208542 |
| Dimensions | 9.2 X 6.1 X 1.7 inches | 2.4 pounds |
Reviews
"The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism."--Harold Bloom
"Bentley Layton's unparalleled collection puts together a range of ancient 'gnostic' writings nowhere else bound into a single volume. With David Brakke's breathtaking translations of three new ancient documents, this book will be even more useful than the first edition."--Nicola Denzey Lewis, author of Introduction to "Gnosticism"
"Bentley Layton's Gnostic Scriptures has been a vade mecum for a generation of scholars and students; David Brakke's important new edition will ensure its influence for the generation to come."--Bart D. Ehrman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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