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Just what is a soul, exactly? Where did the idea come from? How do we experience our souls? This title includes two ancient Gnostic texts which presents important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveals inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose.

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A fascinating guide to new and different ways of thinking. Smith's presentation of authentic Gnostic texts [conveys] a good understanding of Gnostic conceptions of the soul. Stevan Davies, author of The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained One of the clearest and most accessible entry-points to the wisdom of the ancient Gnostics that I have ever seen. Richard Smoley, author of Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code Takes us beyond the limiting literalism of much of contemporary theology. Smith opens a door for us.... Ron Miller, chair, religion department, Lake Forest College, and author of The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice Artful and erudite ... brings these allegories into three-dimensional relief, making them more memorable, accessible, and significant. Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, author of Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives & Living with Purpose Smith s fine introduction and notes [reveal how] Gnosticism helped transform Western ideas about the soul.... Reveals part of our common spiritual heritage. Tamar Frankiel, PhD, author of Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians

A fascinating guide to new and different ways of thinking. Smith's presentation of authentic Gnostic texts [conveys] a good understanding of Gnostic conceptions of the soul. --Stevan Davies, author of The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained One of the clearest and most accessible entry-points to the wisdom of the ancient Gnostics that I have ever seen. --Richard Smoley, author of Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code Takes us beyond the limiting literalism of much of contemporary theology. Smith opens a door for us.... --Ron Miller, chair, religion department, Lake Forest College, and author of The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice Artful and erudite ... brings these allegories into three-dimensional relief, making them more memorable, accessible, and significant. --Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, author of Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives & Living with Purpose Smith's fine introduction and notes [reveal how] Gnosticism helped transform Western ideas about the soul.... Reveals part of our common spiritual heritage. --Tamar Frankiel, PhD, author of Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians

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Andrew Phillip Smith has been investigating early Christianity and Gnosticism for over a decade, sharing the results in presentations and writings. He is the author of The Lost Sayings of Jesus: Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources—Annotated & Explained; The Gospel of Philip: Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths) and The Gospel of Thomas: A New Version Based on Its Inner Meaning. Stephan A. Hoeller, PhD, is professor emeritus of comparative religions at the College of Oriental Studies in Los Angeles. He is a frequent lecturer on Gnosticism and other spiritual traditions, and is the author of Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing and two other books on the relationship of Gnosticism to Jungian psychology.

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