The Gnostic Scriptures (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library) - Softcover

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9780300208542: The Gnostic Scriptures (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0300208545 ISBN 13: 9780300208542
Publisher: Yale University Press, 2021

Synopsis

A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas

“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.

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About the Author

Bentley Layton is the Goff Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University. David Brakke is the Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and Professor of History at the Ohio State University.

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Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0300208545
ISBN 13 
9780300208542
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
760
Editor
Layton Bentley, Brakke David
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