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The Hymn of the Robe of Glory

The Hymn of the Robe of Glory

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ISBN10: 1162562579
ISBN13: 9781162562575
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.20 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Hymn of the Robe of Glory is a book written by G. R. S. Mead. It is a collection of ancient texts that explore the concept of spiritual transformation and the attainment of divine wisdom. The central text in the book is the Hymn of the Robe of Glory, which is a Gnostic hymn that describes the journey of the soul from ignorance to enlightenment. The book also includes other Gnostic texts, such as the Pistis Sophia and the Gospel of Thomas, as well as commentary by Mead that helps to provide context and understanding of the texts. The Hymn of the Robe of Glory is a fascinating exploration of ancient wisdom and spirituality, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Gnosticism or the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.The original text of this beautiful Gnostic poem is in Syriac. The Hymn is poetic inspiration and deals with high mysteries and experiences. Contents: Preamble; The Hymn; Comments; The Pearl; Egypt; The Parable of the Prodigal; The Dual Sonship; The Robe of Glory; A Story of the Infancy; The Two Couriers; The Allegorical Geography; Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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