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The Gnostic scriptures: A new translation with annotations and introductions [Hardcover]

Layton Bentley (Author)
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Publication Date: 1987
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.

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"Bentley Layton's "The Gnostic Scriptures" is the one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism. No other translations are within light-years of Layton's in eloquence, pathos, and accuracy, while no other commentaries match his as an introduction to this perpetually relevant religious stance. Layton is particularly brilliant in his appreciation of Valentinus, the central Gnostic visionary, whose "Gospel of Truth" is marvelously served in this translation."
--Harold Bloom, author of "The Book of J" and "The Western Canon" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Text: English (translation)

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 526 pages
  • Publisher: SCM Press (1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0334020220
  • ISBN-13: 978-0334020226
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,147,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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