Read more
Zusatztext "A fascinating guide to new and different ways of thinking. Smith's presentation of authentic Gnostic texts [conveys] a good understanding of Gnostic conceptions of the soul." - Stevan Davies ! author of The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained "One of the clearest and most accessible entry-points to the wisdom of the ancient Gnostics that I have ever seen." - Richard Smoley ! author of Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code "Takes us beyond the limiting literalism of much of contemporary theology. Smith opens a door for us...." - Ron Miller ! chair! religion department! Lake Forest College! and author of The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice "Artful and erudite ... brings these allegories into three-dimensional relief! making them more memorable! accessible! and significant." - Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz ! author of Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife! Past Lives & Living with Purpose "Smith's fine introduction and notes [reveal how] Gnosticism helped transform Western ideas about the soul.... Reveals part of our common spiritual heritage." - Tamar Frankiel! PhD ! author of Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians Informationen zum Autor Andrew Phillip Smith has been investigating early Christianity and Gnosticism for over a decade, sharing the results in presentations and writings. He is the author of The Lost Sayings of Jesus: Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources-Annotated & Explained; The Gospel of Philip: Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths) and The Gospel of Thomas: A New Version Based on Its Inner Meaning. Klappentext Ancient Gnostic texts-presented here in all-new translations and with insightful commentary-hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. Zusammenfassung Ancient Gnostic texts—presented here in all-new translations and with insightful commentary—hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword ix Introduction xiii A Note on the Translation xli The Exegesis on the Soul 1 The Hymn of the Pearl 45 Notes 89 Suggestions for Further Reading 91 ...
