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The Gnostic Scriptures

Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
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The Gnostic Scriptures is a comprehensive collection of ancient extra-biblical texts written by the Gnostics, exploring the theology and religious landscape of early Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism from the second to fourth centuries CE. This edition includes authoritative translations from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, supplemented by detailed introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. Notably, it features three newly added ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, making it an essential resource for understanding Gnostic beliefs.
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A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas

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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 organised 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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Praised as an indispensable resource, Harold Bloom describes it as "the one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism." Nicola Denzey Lewis highlights Bentley Layton's unparalleled collection and David Brakke's new translations as significantly enhancing the volume's usefulness. Bart D. Ehrman regards the book as a vital reference that will influence scholars and students for generations.

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ISBN: 9780300208542

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: 13 b-w illus.

Contributors:

  • Edited by Bentley Layton
  • Edited by Professor David Brakke

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 760

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Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library

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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