The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume
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Christianity
Summary:
The book is a comprehensive collection of Gnostic texts discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, and the Secret Book of John. It provides English translations of these ancient manuscripts, along with introductions and notes that contextualize their historical and religious significance.
Key points:
1. Gnosticism: The book explores Gnosticism, a 2nd-3rd century AD religious movement that believed in a dualistic world and sought salvation through secret divine knowledge.
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