Seek to See Him Ascent and Vision Mysticism in the Gospel of Thomas |
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| Author:
| DeConick, April |
| Series title: | Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-10401-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1996 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $214.00 |
Book Description:
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This indispensable monograph provides a critical reassessment of the Gospel of Thomas and its origins, focussing on reinterpreting its anthropogony and soteriology. It examines Thomas' indebtedness to Jewish mystical and Hermetic thought rather than gnostic traditions.
This indispensable monograph provides a critical reassessment of the Gospel of Thomas and its origins, focussing on reinterpreting its anthropogony and soteriology. It examines Thomas' indebtedness to Jewish mystical and Hermetic thought rather than gnostic traditions.