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PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486440648
ISBN-139780486440644
eBay Product ID (ePID)43920875
Product Key Features
Book TitlePistis Sophia : the Gnostic Tradition of Mary Magdalene, Jesus, and His Disciples
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChristianity / History, Ancient & Classical, Gnosticism
Publication Year2005
GenreReligion, Literary Collections
AuthorG. R. S. Mead
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-061385
Dewey Edition0
SynopsisThe Pistis Sophia is unquestionably a document of paramount historical importance, not only in terms of Christianity but also with respect to the development of Western religion. It originated among the early Christian mystics called Gnostics (meaning "those who know," because of their spiritual wisdom). Gnostic teachers were persecuted and most of their writings destroyed, so Pistis Sophia stands as an extremely important, as well as magically engaging, window into these mystics' thoughts. This gospel relates the story of how we humans, as spiritual beings, have fallen from grace into the snares of the physical world. Our souls are asleep, unaware of their true nature, but these teachings can help us awaken. The teacher is Jesus, who explains life's mysteries to his disciples and Mary Magdalene. Their discussions take place after Christ's resurrection and include accounts of his ascension into heaven and his return. Using Sophia-a fallen angel who was redeemed-as an example, Jesus explains the process of salvation and redemption, stressing the necessity for repentance, renunciation of the world, and faith. Book jacket., A document of paramount historical importance, not only in terms of Christianity but also with respect to the development of Western religion. It chronicles the teachings of Jesus, who explains life's mysteries to his disciples and Mary Magdalene. Their discussions take place after Christ's resurrection and include accounts of his ascension into heaven.
LC Classification NumberBT1390.P513 2005
