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OverviewOne of the most important issues facing New Testament scholarship today is the issue of Gnosticism. So wrote the author in 1973 in the first edition. With the publication since then of the entire Nag Hammadi library, this observation has become even more incisive. Was there a pre-Christian Gnosticism? Did Gnosticism directly or indirectly influence nascent Christianity? Many modern scholars argue that Gnosticism preceded the emergence of New Testament Christianity and constituted the raw material from which the apostles formed their message about Jesus. The author here analyzes the evidence used to support this thesis. He notes a series of methodological fallacies in the use of this evidence and concludes that clearly Gnostic materials are late and pre-Christian materials are not clearly Gnostic. A new chapter in this paperback edition brings the discussion up to date. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Prof Edwin M Yamauchi, PH DPublisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781592443963ISBN 10: 1592443966 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 14 October 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA timely, important, and helpful book . . . [for] its survey of the evidence. David M. Scholer, 'Christianity Today' A most valuable critical assessment of scholarly work on Gnosticism since [Wilhelm] Anz first set out his theory [in 1897]. W. H. C. Frend, 'Scottish Journal of Theology' A valuable survey of a difficult field. . . . As an introduction, teaching aid, and survey to be used in conjunction with other materials, 'Pre-Christian Gnosticism' will be staple reading in its field. James B. Hurley, 'Westminster Theological Journal' Author InformationEdwin M. Yamauchi is Professor of History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His Ph.D. degree is from Brandeis University. He frequently contributes to journals, such as the 'Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin', and is the author of a number of books including 'Greece and Babylon, the Stones and the Scriptures' and 'The Archaeology of New Testament Cities in Western Asia Minor'. With the publication of 'Pre-Christian Gnosticism' Yamauchi has become an acknowledged expert in Gnostic studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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