The Revelation of Peter: Nag Hammadi Library

By Christi Checkett

Prior to the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library, "Gnosticism" typically was considered to be an early and destructive Christian heresy. Much of our knowledge of Gnostic religion was derived from the writings of those authors who attempted to establish orthodoxy and expose heresy in the early church. They disagreed vehemently with Christian Gnostics on matters of faith and life, and as a result they portrayed Gnostic believers as vile heretics. Without a doubt their mindset influenced their understanding of gnosticism. From these writers, bristling with rage against their Gnostic opponents, we cannot expect to read a fair and balanced account of Gnostic religion. Since the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library and related texts, the study of Gnostic religion and its impact upon ancient and modern religion has been transformed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1511902280
• ISBN13: 9781511902281
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"