History of Gnosticism - Hardcover

Filoramo, Giovanni

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0631157565 ISBN 13: 9780631157564

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 1990

Synopsis

Gnosticism was considered a heresy among the early Christians and persisted for many centuries. Drawing upon the latest scholarship and a wide range of sources, including the writings of the Gnostics themselves, Giovanni Filoramo provides an introduction to this variation of early Christian dogma. He traces the origins and history of Gnosticism, from its beginning in the first two centuries AD, and the development of Gnostic beliefs and mystic philosophy. He aims to demonstrate the links between Gnosticism and heretical movements of early medieval Europe.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This account of the origins, history and influence of Gnosticism and Gnosis draws on new manuscript discoveries and presents convincing evidence that Gnostic beliefs still influence western and some branches of eastern thought and religion. Widely acclaimed, it is the most comprehensive account of Gnosticism available.

About the Author:

Giovanni Filoramo is the author of many articles on Gnosticism and has written five books on the history of religions. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Turin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0631157565
• ISBN 13: 9780631157564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288