The Discovery of the Nag Hammadi Texts
A Firsthand Account of the Expedition That Shook the Foundations of Christianity
$75.76
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
18 February 2005
Summary
Details the momentous discovery and significance of the ancient Gnostic texts hidden for sixteen centuries in Chenoboskion, Egypt
- Author was a member of the party that discovered these ancient Coptic documents
- Sheds new light on the vanished world in which Christianity was born
- 40,000 copies sold of earlier editions
- Includes the first translation of the Gospel of Thomas, with full commentary
Hidden for sixteen centuries, the Nag Hammadi …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594770456 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 159477045X |
| Author: | Jean Doresse |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Edition: | 0004th |
| Release Date: | 18 February 2005 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
“For those who are interested in the origins of Gnosticism and the conflict between those who preferred to call themselves “Christian” this work is simply indispensible.” * Sven Davisson, Ashe! Journal of Experimental Spirituality, 2005 *“The Discovery of the Nag Hammadi Texts is a MUST have text for students of early Christianity, the Gnostic gospels, and comparative religion. I highly recommend this most interesting and enjoyable work.” * A. Canales, The Critical Review Service, Oct 2006 *
About The Author
Jean Doresse
Jean Doresse is a renowned historian and a scholar of Egyptology and Greek papyrology. He was head of the research department at the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique and for five years undertook expeditions on behalf of the French government, establishing the first archaeological service in Ethiopia. He lives in France.
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