Coptic Gnostic Treatise - Contained in the Codex Brucianus

This 1933 book corrects many of the earlier errors associated with the Codex Bruce, an unusual Gnostic text.

List of contents

Preface; Introductory notes; Plates and transcript; Translation and commentary; Indexes: 1. Greek words; 2. Contracted words; 3. Proper names; 4. Words of uncertain derivation; 5. Subject index.

Summary

The Codex Bruce was bought during the 18th century by the famous traveller James Bruce in Upper Egypt. After his return to England, the text was copied with many errors and the original papyri badly bound. This 1933 book corrects many of the earlier errors associated with this unusual Gnostic text.

Product details

• Assisted by: Charlotte A. Baynes (Translation), Baynes Charlotte A. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.07.2013
• EAN: 9781107650961
• ISBN: 978-1-107-65096-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, History of Religion, Church history