The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library Meyer Marvin W.
The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library Meyer Marvin W. The Meaning of the Nag Hammadi, now in paperback opens the with the thrilling adventure story of the discovery of the…
Specifikacia The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library Meyer Marvin W.
The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library Meyer Marvin W.
The Meaning of the Nag Hammadi, now in paperback opens the with the thrilling adventure story of the discovery of the ancient Papyrii at Nag Hammadi. Greed overcame his fears and when he smashed open the jar, gold seemed to float into the air. Muhammad Ali, the fellahin, discovered the sealed jar, he feared that it might contain a jinni, or spirit, but also had heard of hidden treasures in such jars.
In addition, some Nag Hammadi texts are attributed to Valentinus, a man who almost became Pope, and whose rejection changed the church in significant ways. To his disappointment, it was papyrus fragmenst, not gold, but for scholars around the world, it was invaluable.Meyer then discusses the pre-Christian forms of wisdom that went onto influence what Christians believe today. Text by text, Meyer traces the history and impact of this great find on the Church, right up to our
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