Pre-Christian Gnostics

By Francis Legge

Book Overview

Pre-Christian Gnostics is a book written by Francis Legge that explores the origins and beliefs of the Gnostic movement before the emergence of Christianity. The book delves into the history and philosophy of the Gnostics, who were a group of people who believed in a secret knowledge that could only be attained through personal experience and revelation. Legge examines the various Gnostic texts that have been discovered, including the Nag Hammadi Library, and analyzes their significance in understanding the Gnostic worldview. The book also explores the influence of Gnosticism on various religious and philosophical movements throughout history. Overall, Pre-Christian Gnostics provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the origins and beliefs of an important religious movement that has had a lasting impact on Western thought.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Forerunners and Rivals of Christianity From 330 BC to 330 AD, by Francis Legge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134318.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: 1162906529
• ISBN13: 9781162906522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"