The Gnostic Bible by Willis Barnstone, Marvin Meyer - 9781590306314

Shambhala Publications Inc

Explore the profound wisdom of Gnosticism with "The Gnostic Bible: Revised and Expanded Edition" by Willis Barnstone. This comprehensive collection offers a unique window into a wide-ranging religious movement that sought salvation through knowledge and personal experience. Discover striking perspectives on early Christian and non-Christian thought, including the concept of God as both mother and father, and self-knowledge as the path to the divine. The Gnostic influence spread across ancient and medieval religions, producing a remarkable body of scriptures. This edition features poetic and readable translations of Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar expressions of Gnostic spirituality, originating from regions like Egypt, the Greco-Roman world, the Middle East, Syria, Iraq, China, and France. It includes insightful introductions, helpful notes, an extensive glossary, and suggestions for further reading. Key Features: - Comprehensive collection of Gnostic scriptures - Explores diverse spiritual traditions - Accessible and readable translations - Includes introductions, notes, and glossary - Offers insights into early religious thought Summary: This paperback edition of The Gnostic Bible, published by Shambhala, contains 896 pages and provides a thorough exploration of Gnostic spirituality across various historical and religious contexts. It details the book's dimensions (Width: 155.6 mm, Height: 234.9 mm) and includes ISBN: 9781590306314.