The Gnostic Gospels: Including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene (Sacred Texts)
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Book Synopsis: A landmark collection of 14 texts from the Nag Hammadi library that shed new light on the esoteric knowledge of Gnosticism—including the Gospels of Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Judas, and The Sophia of Jesus Christ. Discover the intimate conversations between Jesus and his Disciples.
In 1945, several gospels, hidden since the first century, were found in the Egyptian Desert at Nag Hammadi. This discovery caused a sensation as the scrolls revealed the mysteries of the Gnostics—a movement which emerged during the formative period of Christianity. ‘Gnosis’, from the Greek, broadly meaning ‘hidden spiritual knowledge’, was associated with renouncing the material world, and focusing on attaining the life of the Holy Spirit. Many Christian sects are derived from the esoteric knowledge of Gnosticism. The gospels selected here by Alan Jacobs reveal intimate conversations between Jesus and his Disciples.
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene sheds new light on his relationship with his favorite follower, while the Gospel of Thomas consists of mini-parables of deep inward and symbolic meaning—many of which are not found in the New Testament. The wisdom in this inspiring collection of texts is wholly relevant to our lives today, addressing the questions of good and evil, sin and suffering, and the path to salvation.
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Unlock the ancient mystery and delve into the hidden spiritual knowledge of Gnosticism with The Gnostic Gospels: Including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene (Sacred Texts). This landmark collection of 14 texts from the Nag Hammadi library will take you on an enlightening journey, shedding new light on the esoteric wisdom of the Gnostics.
Imagine having access to the intimate conversations between Jesus and his Disciples. In 1945, these long-lost gospels, hidden since the first century, were discovered in the Egyptian Desert at Nag Hammadi. This extraordinary find caused a sensation as it unveiled the mysteries of Gnosticism, a movement that played a significant role in the formative period of Christianity.
'Gnosis', derived from the Greek, represents the sacred knowledge that was once veiled, offering seekers a path to renouncing the material world and focusing on attaining the life of the Holy Spirit. The gospels carefully selected by Alan Jacobs in this collection expose the deep inward and symbolic mini-parables of the Gospel of Thomas, many of which are absent from the New Testament, offering unparalleled insights into the teachings of Jesus.
Moreover, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene adds a unique dimension to our perception of Jesus's relationship with his beloved follower. Uncover a new perspective and embrace the wisdom within these texts that resonate even more powerfully in our lives today. Contemplating the questions of good and evil, sin and suffering, and the path to salvation has never been so profound.
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Gnosticism and awaken your spiritual journey with The Gnostic Gospels. Unearth the hidden knowledge that has influenced many Christian sects and discover the relevance of this inspiring collection in our modern world. Start your quest for enlightenment today!
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