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Some Traces Of The Gnosis In The Uncanonical Acts

Some Traces Of The Gnosis In The Uncanonical Acts

Mead, G. R. S.

Paperback

PhilosophyOccultGnosticism

ISBN10: 076619678X
ISBN13: 9780766196780
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Some Traces of the Gnosis in the Uncanonical Acts is a book written by G.R.S. Mead. It is a study of the Gnostic beliefs and practices as they appear in the non-canonical Christian texts known as the Acts of the Apostles. Mead examines the various Gnostic themes and concepts that are present in these texts, including the idea of a divine spark within each individual, the importance of spiritual knowledge (gnosis), and the belief in a dualistic cosmology. The book also explores the historical context in which these texts were written and the ways in which Gnostic ideas were received and adapted by early Christian communities. Some Traces of the Gnosis in the Uncanonical Acts is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christian history and Gnosticism.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 092280222X.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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