Church and Gnosis: A Study of Christian Thought and Speculation in the Second Century 1932

by Francis Crawford Burkitt

Book Overview

""Church and Gnosis"" is a scholarly work by F. C. Burkitt that explores Christian thought and speculation during the second century. The book delves into the relationship between the early Christian church and Gnosticism, a religious movement that emphasized spiritual knowledge and personal experience. Burkitt examines the writings of prominent figures such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Valentinus, and analyzes their views on topics such as the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417980958
• ISBN13: 9781417980956
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"