The Secret Book of John: A Gnostic Apocryphon | Translated Directly from the Coptic | Critical Edition with Introduction, Notes, Glossary and Historical ... Editions of the Gnostic Scriptures 1)
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The Secret Book of John is one of the most influential texts of early Christian Gnosticism and a cornerstone of the Nag Hammadi Library.
This critical edition presents a new English translation made directly from the Coptic, accompanied by a historical introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, chronology, bibliography, and extensive commentary.
Readers will discover the remarkable Gnostic vision of creation, the Pleroma, Sophia, Yaltabaoth, and the origins of humanity through one of the most important apocryphal writings ever discovered.
Ideal for readers interested in early Christianity, Gnosticism, biblical studies, religious history, ancient manuscripts, and comparative theology.
Includes:
Direct translation from the Coptic Critical introduction Historical chronology Explanatory notes Glossary Bibliography Diagram of the Pleroma
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