Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: 1906 Version
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A fascinating read from G. R. S. Mead; this book is one of the best about Gnosticism and the original Nasoraean sect. Fragments of a Faith Forgotten was written before the Nag Hammadi discoveries. Still, it explains a great deal about what we knew about the Gnostics at the turn of the twentieth century. Mead draws on information provided both by the Early Church Fathers hostile to Gnosticism, and the available corpus of actual Gnostic documents at the time. He includes excerpts from previously untranslated manuscripts, and extensive summaries of the Pistis Sophia and the writings of the critics of Gnosticism. This book is required reading for anyone who wants to understand Gnosticism, the Nasoraeans, and the development of early Christianity. This volume has necessary improvements in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. It includes some nice illustrations. This newly typeset version from Nasoraean Publishers has 478 uncensored pages; originally published in 1900 but this is from the 1906 improved reprint.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the nature and origins of Gnosticism and the Nasoraean sect, particularly as understood at the turn of the 20th century. G.R.S. Mead, drawing on sources hostile to Gnosticism as well as available Gnostic texts, presents an analysis of this complex religious movement. The work includes excerpts from previously untranslated manuscripts and detailed summaries of key Gnostic texts and criticisms. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Gnosticism and its relationship to early Christianity for readers interested in the subject.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of Gnosticism using sources from Early Church Fathers.
- Inclusion of excerpts from previously untranslated Gnostic manuscripts.
- Extensive summaries of the Pistis Sophia.
- Summaries of writings by critics of Gnosticism.
- Discussion of the original Nasoraean sect.
- Exploration of the development of early Christianity in relation to Gnosticism.
- Illustrations included in this edition.
- Newly typeset version with improvements to spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work is considered essential reading for those seeking to understand Gnosticism and its historical context. The author's approach, utilizing both adversarial and primary Gnostic sources, offers a comprehensive view of the subject as it was understood in the early 20th century. The inclusion of previously untranslated materials and detailed summaries provides significant depth for scholars and interested readers alike. This edition's improvements in typesetting and grammar enhance its accessibility.
Page Count:
478
Publication Date:
2023-04-04
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798390059159
History
Non-Fiction
Gnosticism
Early Christianity
Religious History
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