Gnosticism From The Acts Of John

By G.R.S. Mead and G.R.S. Mead

Book Overview

Gnosticism From The Acts Of John is a book by G.R.S. Mead that explores the early Christian movement of Gnosticism through the lens of the Acts of John, an apocryphal text from the second century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the text and its themes, including the role of John as a Gnostic teacher, the Gnostic concept of the divine spark within each individual, and the importance of mystical experiences in Gnostic practice. Mead also examines the historical context of Gnosticism and its relationship to other early Christian movements. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity and Gnosticism.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 092280222X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162845740
• ISBN13: 9781162845746
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"