The Gnostic World (Routledge Worlds)

ISBN 10: 1138673935 / ISBN 13: 9781138673939

Published by Routledge, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gnostic World (Routledge Worlds)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138673935
• ISBN 13: 9781138673939
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The Gnostic World is an outstanding guide to Gnosticism, written by a distinguished international team of experts to explore Gnostic movements from the distant past until today. These themes are examined across sixty-seven chapters in a variety of contexts, from the ancient pre-Christian to the contemporary. The volume considers the intersection of Gnosticism with Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Indic practices and beliefs, and also with new religious movements, such as Theosophy, Scientology, Western Sufism, and the Nation of Islam.

This comprehensive handbook will be an invaluable resource for religious studies students, scholars, and researchers of Gnostic doctrine and history.

About the Author

Garry W. Trompf is Emeritus Professor in the History of Ideas, and Adjunct Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney, Australia.

Gunner B. Mikkelsen is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

Jay Johnston is Associate Professor, School of Literature, Art and Media, University of Sydney, Australia.